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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ online course is designed for the students to get an overview of the fundamental and significant concepts of psychology. This certification program is provided by the free online educational portal Swayam with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). The course classes are conducted for four weeks.

This elective program is a faculty development program approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and the course instructor for this certification course is Prof. Braj Bhushan from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The course curriculum is provided along with the books and reference materials that allow students to get an extensive knowledge of the various aspects of psychology. The candidates of this ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ online certification training course will be given academic course credits and the course certificate after completing the course study and the assessments fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

The Highlights

  • Online mode
  • Four weeks course
  • IIT Kanpur faculty
  • Academic credit
  • AICTE approved
  • E-Certificate

Programme Offerings

  • course videos
  • Lectures
  • Books
  • references
  • assignments
  • Final Exam
  • course certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Kanpur

The ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ certification fees is about the exam registration fee for the final proctored exam as the course is provided free of cost.

Brief introduction to Psychology fee structure

Fee TypeFee Amount

Program Fee

Nil

Exam registration fee

Rs 1000


Eligibility Criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The candidates of this ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ certification program should have an average of 25%(10/25) from the best of three assignments and in the final exam 75%(30/75) with an overall score of 40/100 from both to become eligible for the E-Certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Psychology

The ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ certification syllabus is drafted for the candidates of this online course to equip themselves with the skills and knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Psychology such as memory, perception, the learning process, and emotions. The learners of this program will develop competence in understanding human behaviours and acts.


Who it is for

The ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ online certification course is organized for undergraduate level students and graduates to enhance their skills and knowledge on psychology.


Admission Details

The students of the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ can register for the course through the link provided on the course page.

Step 1: Find the course page using the link, https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_hs117/preview

Step 2: Click on the ‘Register/Sign-In’ option.

Step 3: Fill in the details and register for the course.

Application Details

The applicants will have to fill in the course account details on the registration form or can join the course using their Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account ID.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

The students of this online program are required to write the final proctored examination that is conducted in the select exam centres. Students will have to register and pay online for the exam and score at least 30/75(75%) to pass the exam.

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IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which online institute offers the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ online course?

This course is provided by the Swayam online education portal with NPTEL.

2: How long will it take to complete the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ certification course?

It will take four weeks to complete the course.

3: Who is the target audience for the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ certification by Swayam?

The course is provided for undergraduate-level students.

4: What background knowledge is required for the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ online certificate classes?

There is no prior knowledge required to attend the course.

5: Will I get a certificate for free in the ‘Brief introduction to Psychology’ training program?

No, you will have to pay for the exam that is mandatory for the certificate.

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