Swayam Free Courses & Certifications

Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy is an 8 week long online programme offered by Swayam in association with IIT Kanpur. The online programme is free of cost. However, the learners will have to pay the fee for the certification qualifying exam. The Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy Certification Course is approved by the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE). The course will provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of fluorescence spectroscopy and instrumentation of fluorescence spectroscopy. 

The Basics Of Fluorescence Spectroscopy online course, offered by Swayam,  is developed and instructed by  Prof. Pratik Sen who is the faculty at IIT Kanpur. The learners who plan to join the online courses must have an understanding of basic quantum mechanics. At the end of the online programme, the learners who have achieved 25% and 75% in the assignments and examination respectively will be provided with a certificate approved by AICTE. 

Swayam's Earth Sciences for Civil Engineering course is a civil engineering course that gives the learners a better understanding of the Earth's interiors, earth system, and its process. The latter part of the course deals with the geological hazards and environmental impact, as well as active faults, and their related risk in our country.

Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering online course takes only eight weeks to complete, and it is intended for postgraduate students of Science and Engineering (especially Earth Sciences), as well as advanced undergraduate students. In this course, the students get introduced to concepts such as seismology and focus on the internal structure of the Earth. 

Moreover, the Earth Sciences For Civil Engineering course has a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential topics such as fluvial geomorphology and groundwater, landslide and flood hazard, tsunami, and management of risks. This core course has been extensively designed to teach the candidates fundamentals of geosciences, various geological hazards, and civil engineering applications of the same. 

The Swayam Building Materials and Composites course will go on for eight weeks. It is designed for students studying architecture. Moreover, this is a core course offered at the undergraduate level and comes under the architecture and planning construction materials technology. Also, this programme is for beginners.

Candidates will get to study the different kinds of materials used in the construction of a building, such as clay, stone, and steel, as well as walling systems, and flooring systems. The Building Materials and Composites programme by Swayam will also cover the use of nanotechnology in this field and its applications.

You can start your architectural journey by obtaining a certificate in Building Materials and Composites online course and become well-acquainted with the foundational subjects of the field. The course will be led by Dr. Sumana Gupta, who is employed as an associate professor in the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

The Building cost estimation simplified course by Swayam is an eight-week program, available at the undergraduate level. The course instructor Prof. Shruti Samuel is at the Indira Gandhi National Open University is a bachelor in architecture, Assistant Professor in Design Architecture and Planning at the School of Engineering and Technology, for more than seven years. 

The Building cost estimation simplified programme mainly targets learners who want to take up personal projects and those who wish to become a Project Manager or Project Surveyor. Additionally, the course curriculum is based on a different programme known as “Quantity surveying and Valuation”. This was a part of the B.Tech in Construction Management course, which IGNOU used to offer in the past. 

Furthermore, the online training for Building cost estimation simplified course curriculum covers the essential topics such as an estimation of cost, the construction cost of a building, analysis of rates, and bills of building work. Through these, the programme aims to simplify the building cost estimation basics. Additionally, it also explains the entire process of an architect preparing the initial drawings and the surveyor calculating the construction costs using the quantities and rates.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis program provided by SWAYAM is a continuation of the structural analysis 1 course. During the time span of the course, candidates shall learn about the concepts and methods of structural analysis and also learn about its application procedure regarding its different components of the structure, with the progress of the course.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis program provided by SWAYAM will act as a supporting tool between the structural analysis 1 i.e. the first part of structural analysis and gradually move on to the topics of finite element method.

Matrix method of Structural Analysis also deals with the concepts of determinate and indeterminate structures, flexibility and stiffness alongside analysis of beams, preliminaries, force and displacement methods.

During the time span of the course, candidates will also be tested regularly to keep a close check on their understanding and knowledge gained from the Matrix method of structural analysis course. These learnings will also include concepts of advanced elements of structural analysis. The sessions will cover the matrix method of analysis too using the finite element method.

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation certification course is all in one program to understand the historical emergence of architectural conservation in an effective and implicative manner. The goal of this course is to discuss historic preservation and restoration as an approach that links the past, the current, and the future. The idea is to familiarize the participants of the course with the difficulties and obstacles of heritage environments, the possibilities of heritage buildings, places, districts, and areas, and the need to combine progress with heritage protection. 

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation training examine the history of the environmental movement, the shifting principles and responsibilities, and strategies of different conservation organizations. Participants are exposed to the international conservation system and world heritage scenario, along with meanings and principles of conservation and heritage, and clarification of different forms of heritage. 

The Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation certification will lead by the examples to illustrate the importance of assessing the significance of heritage buildings. Via numerous case studies, recommendations for restoration, protection of historic buildings, precincts, and places and the method of impact assessment are clarified. Using examples, the method of evolving architectural guidelines for new buildings in historic settings is elaborated.

It is a well-known fact that planning forms the critical element in successfully executing a project. The same applies to the field of construction, wherein equipment planning is equally crucial. Given the current scenario of rapid advancements in mechanization, there are multiple machines available in the market. The Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification course makes selection easier. 

The Construction Methods and Equipment Management certification syllabus throws light on the vital aspects of excavation, cranes, pile driving methods, and concreting equipment. The curriculum caters to the needs of the people working in the construction industry. Moreover, they are also trained in estimating the cost of equipment. 

The Construction Methods and Equipment Management training is scheduled for eight weeks and falls under the domain of Civil engineering. The training is offered by Professor Indu Siva Ranjani Gandhi, a recipient of the Gold medal in the Ph.D., Civil engineering program in IIT Madras.

The course on the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession by Swayam will be introducing all the civil engineering professions as well as the degree program students who are there in their first year or are going to join the degree course in civil engineering. The Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession certification syllabus includes the following topics - Structural engineering, construction materials, methods analysis, design and modeling, novel areas career prospects, infrastructure engineering, sustainability, highway engineering, traffic engineering, and planning. In the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession training, the students will be provided with detailed knowledge in different disciplines that pertains to civil engineering. The career prospects that are involved in civil engineering will also be coerced in the Introduction to Civil Engineering Profession online course. After completing the program, the candidates will get knowledge of the process of different disciples that are involved in the domain of civil engineering and its applied discipline.

The Principles of Construction Management programme is an eight-week core study in civil engineering. Learners will explore construction concepts such as economics, safety, quality management, time management, estimation, and scheduling. The course is set at an undergraduate level of study. Students of civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering will highly benefit from the programme.

Through the Principles of Construction Management certification syllabus, students will touch upon project organisation and safety management topics. Video lectures and study references are given for learners to pick up concepts with ease. With one learning module assigned per week, students also need to submit a weekly assignment.

The course is curated by IIT Kanpur, and Professor Sudhir Misra from the Civil Engineering department mentors the programme. Registering for the final certifying exam requires students to pay a nominal fee. For the Principles of Construction Management certification, learners must score at least the minimum marks specified for the average assignment score (best of six) and proctored final test.

Safety planning in construction is of utmost importance. It determines the life of the structure and the safety of those working in and around the structure. It is an especially essential topic for Civil Engineering students who aspire to work in construction. The  Safety in Construction online programme delineates various aspects of construction and how to ensure compliance with safety measures.

Safety in Construction certification syllabus will cover multiple topics starting from the definition of safety, the role of different stakeholders in ensuring safety, and accident causation theory. IIT Delhi, one of the most prestigious institutions for engineering and technology, has created this course. Professor J Uma Maheshwari instructs the syllabus.

This course on Safety in Construction by Swayam is an eight-week online training. It is recognized as a Faculty Development Program by AICTE. Further, there are eight graded assignments that need to be completed during the course. In addition, candidates can also appear for an exam if they want to get a certificate of completion.

The Development and Applications of Special Concretes online course aim to acquaint the participants with the application and development of special concretes widely used in diverse construction environments. The program provides an insightful view of construction methods, concrete materials, and matter analysis on specific benchmarks.

The Development and Applications of Special Concretes certification course also introduce learners to basic principles of standard concrete, chemical admixtures, cement hydration, and pitfalls of concrete’s properties. Students will also discover the key ingredients used in making special concretes. They will understand the significance of special concretes in the practice of concrete engineering.

The Development and Applications of Special Concretes program by Swayam will provide information about various concretes, including high-strength, fiber-reinforced, self-compacting, anti-washout underwater, and roller-compacted concrete. The practical aspects of special concretes will also be discussed in detail. Candidates will also study quality issues and test methods of the materials.

The Digital Land Surveying and Mapping (DLS&M) online program teach the foundational concepts of DLS and mapping of the earth by utilising mapping software, GPS, and total station. Through this eight-week-long program, you will learn about informative concepts such as data reduction, digital surveying process, basics of mapping, etc. 

The Digital Land Surveying and Mapping (DLS&M) certification course offers not only theoretical views but also demonstrates real-life mapping and land surveying procedure of an area. Furthermore, many practical assignments and tutorials will be provided throughout the course duration. This online course is also a Faculty Development Program (FDP) approved by the AICTE.

The Digital Land Surveying and Mapping (DLS&M) program by Swayam is crafted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, under the NPTEL scheme. The program discusses all the essential ideas of organic photochemistry and pericyclic reactions. On fulfilment of certain eligibility criteria, you can receive an e-certificate for this course.

The Earthquake Resistant Design of Foundations online course is offered by Swayam, an initiative by the Ministry of education of the Indian government. The course discusses various foundation types, needed soil studies, soil characteristics, and rules of practice, and factors for seismic-resistant foundation design. The Earthquake Resistant Design of Foundations training will concentrate on strategies for designing foundations that do not fail during earthquakes. This includes shallow and deep foundations. The design of a shallow foundation for lateral loads will be a major focus. The Earthquake Resistant Design of Foundations syllabus includes various types of deep and shallow foundations, the performance of foundations during earthquakes, Safe bearing capacity, Raft foundation, soil-pile analysis, Soil-Structure Interaction, etc.

The Hydration, Porosity & Strength of Cementitious Materials online course is an 8 weeks course offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India’s ministry of education. Cement and concrete are the foundations of building infrastructure, therefore engineers must grasp not only hydration, cement, and strength properties but also permeability, porosity, and durability.

The Hydration, Porosity & Strength of Cementitious Materials training is focused on the subject of developments in mineral and chemical mixtures, with the fundamental framework using common Portland cement. Despite the fact that this issue is considered from the point of view of solid science, the reality is that pastes prepared with OPC alone or in conjunction with other cemented composites are practically never used in the field. The Hydration, Porosity & Strength of Cementitious Materials syllabus covers various topics to demonstrate the applicability of scientific concepts with illustrative examples from real-world applications in the course.

Researching skill is a very basic and instrumental skill. A plethora of students, research scholars and professionals struggle on the research front due to lack of training on the same. After receiving Introduction to Research training, they will be able to effortlessly conduct research and discover various undiscovered aspects of research including ethical research to avoid legal repercussions.

By pursuing this course, learners will surely be au courant with the important aspects of research including modelling skills and data analysis. The intent of this course is not only to bring awareness regarding the details associated with formal research but also to break the myths and common misconceptions in the minds of students so that they may perform authentic research. 

The course will prepare candidates to formalise and refine their researching skills under the able pedagogy of IIT Madras faculty. They can work on their learnings by solving quizzes and assignments given generously throughout the course. This online learning program helps a person with lack of resources to obtain formal learning to know everything about research free of cost. Undergraduate students can pursue this course to prepare themselves for higher studies.

The ‘Development Research Methods’ online course is designed for the students to get an overview of the implementation of development methods and development research strategies while writing dissertations and theses. This massive open online course is provided by the free online education portal Swayam in collaboration with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. The course classes are scheduled online for eight weeks. 

The course curriculum consists of four modules and is delivered through videos, lectures, weekly assignments, and a final examination at the end of the program. The instructor for this online training program is Rajshree Bedamatta, an associate professor teaching economics from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

The ‘Development Research Methods’ online certification program enables students to get the certificate of achievement and credit points after completing this elective course and assessments successfully. This certification course is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The ‘Decision Modeling’ online course is a free online certification program offered for the professionals and students of engineering and management to get a conceptual understanding of the strategies and details of operations research that enables optimized decision making. This online training course is provided by the Swayam education portal with the ‘National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The classes are conducted online through videos, lectures, and other online resources for a period of eight weeks studying the course modules. The students are guided by the program instructor who is an academic and professional expert, Prof. Biswajit Mahanty, from the department of industrial and systems engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. This elective course, classified under the management studies and operations domain is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The ‘Decision Modeling’ online certification program ensures students receive the course certificate and credit points at end of the course after completion of the assessments and exam.

While Java, C#, and Python together dominate a significant part of the programming sector, C and C++ still possess extreme significance due to their efficient nature. Moreover, C++ forms the foundation for writing Python Virtual Machine - Python Interpreter (PVM) and Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The Programming in C++ certification course brings forth this all-encompassing program to help students establish their language skills. 

The Programming in C++ certification syllabus focuses on numerous vital touchpoints, including C programming fundamentals, basic data structures (list, array, queue, stack, binary tree, etc.), C++ semantics, syntax, constructs, idioms, features, and more. IIT Kharagpur’s Professor Partha Pratim Das, the course instructor, will also use assignment problems, examples, illustrating numerous OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) and OOAD (Object-Oriented Analysis and Design) concepts for a crisp understanding. 

This eight-week Programming in C++ training belongs to the Programming and Computer Science and Engineering domains, set for undergraduate and postgraduate aspirants. After finishing all modules, learners can opt for the digitally-verifiable program certifications, which require clearing unsupervised and proctored tests.

Plastic waste has emerged as one of the leading waste streams in today’s world. The Plastic Waste Management online course is created to raise awareness about this issue by providing in-depth information on plastic pollution. You will understand how plastic is adversely affecting marine life, the economy, wildlife, human health, and the overall environment. 

The Plastic Waste Management certification program presents a holistic view of the plastic disposal problem in Indian as well as the global context. During this course, you will study the current management techniques and better methods to limit plastic waste. The extent, character, and severity of the plastic pollution problem will be discussed extensively.

The Plastic Waste Management training by Swayam also teaches you about Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) concepts, risk alleviation, and Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. You will also get acquainted with alternatives to plastic and their real-life feasibility and environment-friendliness as compared to plastic.

The ‘System Design Through VERILOG’ online course is a study about the fundamentals and the techniques used in Verilog, a hardware description language for design and synthesis. This is an elective course for the students who are at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels provided on the Swayam online education platform. The National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) free course is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.

The course instructor for this All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE)  approved course is Prof. Shaik Rafi Ahamed from the IIT Guwahati. The course is categorized under the domain of electrical engineering, electronics, and communications engineering along with VLSI design. The students of the ‘System Design Through VERILOG’ training course can earn two credit points and a course certificate consisting of the authenticated logos of NPTEL and IIT Guwahati.

The online program is conducted for the students, faculties and industry professionals for eight weeks.

Basic Building Blocks of Microwave Engineering & Design Principles of RF And Microwave Filters And Amplifiers Certification will introduce students to the three basic building blocks of microwave engineering namely microwave transmission system, passive circuit components at microwave frequency level and microwave active devices.

Basic Building Blocks of Microwave Engineering & Design Principles of RF And Microwave Filters And Amplifiers Classes will make an effort to emphasise the necessity for a basic understanding of the building blocks in somewhat detail so that fundamental design principles behind a microwave network. 

All students get a Basic Building Blocks of Microwave Engineering & Design Principles of RF And Microwave Filters And Amplifiers Certification by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by Government of India. 

VLSI Signal Processing Certification is important for the future as digital signal processing (DSP) has emerged as the single most key component in all electronic applications such as multimedia and mobile communications, video compression, network cameras, smartphones, radar imaging, GPS, biomedical signal processing, etc to name just a few. 

VLSI Signal Processing Classes will start with topics such as the graphical representation of DSP algorithms. Also covering graphs used like Signal Flow Graph (SFG), Data Flow Graph (DFG), and lastly dependence graph.

All students get a VLSI Signal Processing Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Fundamentals of MIMO Wireless Communication Certification is a radio communications technology or RF technology that is being used in many new technologies these days such as Wi-Fi, LTE (Long Term Evolution) radio, wireless, RF, and many other technologies.

Fundamentals of MIMO Wireless Communication Classes teach candidates about newer MIMO wireless technology that provides increased link capacity and spectral efficiency combined with improved link reliability using what was previously seen as interference paths.

All students get a Fundamentals of MIMO Wireless Communication Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Design of Power Electronic Converters Certification is about the basics of power electronics, different types of power converters that are used in industry, and their applications such as DC/DC, AC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/AC Converters. It mainly converts the electrical energy of one type into another with different characteristics and is used to drive any device that requires an input of electric power other than that supplied by the primary power source.

Design of Power Electronic Converters Classes covers the basics of Power Electronics Types of Power Converters and their usage in the optimization of algorithms that select optimal parameters and components.

All students get a Design of Power Electronic Converters Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

Digital Protection of Power System Certification begins with a state-of-the-art survey of theories and methods of digital/numerical relays and phasor measurement units (PMUs) along with IEC 61850 substation and automation protocols.

Digital Protection of Power System Classes gives a theoretical overview and examples of practical engineering solutions to a range of technical issues, including load shedding and frequency relaying, reclosing and synchronizing, protection problems caused by the interconnection of distributed energy resources in the grid, and digital protection of various electrical apparatus, such as generators, transformers, transmission lines, etc.

All students get a Digital Protection of Power System Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India. 

In the field of electrical and electronics engineering, circuit and system-level designs play a significant role. The CMOS Digital VLSI Design course by Swayam is an excellent start to learning the basics of design specifications and system-level blocks. The course is equipped with assignments that aren’t only conceptual but are hands-on for the betterment of the candidate's understanding. 

Meanwhile, the CMOS Digital VLSI Design certification syllabus covers important technical concepts like MOS Transistor, CMOS inverter, combinational logic design, power analysis, SPICE simulation, sequential logic design, to name a few. The course begins with the basics and deep dives into complex digital circuits that are an integral part of the current technology. 

Taught by Prof. Sudeb Dasgupta from IIT Roorkee. It is beneficial to both undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in pursuing their careers in the field.

The Electronic Packaging and Manufacturing Certification course is an 8-week online program. While Swayam is utilized to deliver the course, the course syllabus is devised and endorsed by IIT Kharagpur. This course certificate is also conferred by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and NPTEL.

Electronic Packaging and Manufacturing training is a part of the mechanical engineering elective curriculum. Professor Anandaroop Bhattacharya is the instructor of this certification course. This course aims to give students a fundamental understanding of the technologies and procedures needed for the production and packaging of electronic goods.

The Computational Science in Engineering certification course enables students to understand the needs of the rapidly evolving field of computer science. Students can approach a wide array of challenges in the areas of social sciences and engineering through the power of computation. Spread over eight weeks, the course falls under the domain of Aerospace engineering. 

The Computational Science in Engineering certification syllabus ensures that students understand the different engineering and science phenomena via simulations. They are taught the much-required mathematical modeling skills, efficient algorithms, numerical analysis, software design, computer architecture, and much more. 

The goal of the Computational Science in Engineering training is to let students explore the basics of scientific computing. This includes the framework observed in applied mathematics such as ODEs, Linear algebra, and PDEs. Students who sign up for this undergraduate course are taught by Professor Ashok De, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur currently 

The Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice certification course offers students an overview of the systems engineering design approach from theoretical and practical perspectives. The focus will be on how the open-ended problems can be solved using realistic aspects like manufacturability, safety, reliability, aesthetics, operations, sustainability, and ethics.

Professor Deepu Philip will deliver the Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice online training. He is currently a Department of Industrial and Management Engineering and Design Programme faculty at IIT Kanpur. He has years of academic and industrial experience with leading institutes and firms worldwide. Thus, students can be assured of striking the right balance between theoretical and practical training in the lectures. The AICTE has also approved the course, which falls under the broad discipline of Management Studies.

The Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice certification syllabus covers a wide range of concepts from program risk reduction, prototype development and data analysis to design validation, integration and testing of the complete system features. The course curriculum perfectly suits both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students’ academic needs.

The Advanced Quantum Mechanics with Applications is a 2 months core programme on quantum mechanics that is launched through the website of Swayam and is taught by the institutions - NPTEL and IIT Guwahati. The main purpose of this certificate is to provide students with the prerequisite knowledge for pursuing advanced research in the topic areas of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.

The Advanced Quantum Mechanics with Applications training usually starts with learning advanced topics like Density Matrix formalism along with its quantum optics applications. The course is designed keeping in mind an explanation of algorithms related to quantum information so that for the driven systems, quantum optics may be understood. Though the course is a core level physics category programme still it is free. But the catch behind the certification is registration fee payment and attending, and securing pass marks in the final conducted proctored exam.