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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online course is a faculty development program approved by the AICTE, provided on the Swayam online educational platform initiated by the ministry of education in India. This course is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in collaboration with the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning. This online program is scheduled for eight weeks for students interested in learning about the basics and primary concepts in the domain of cognitive psychology.
The course educator for this online training course is Prof Ark Verma, assistant professor of Psychology at IIT Kanpur. The students of this course will gain two credit points after completing the course which is a part of the humanities and social sciences division. At the end of this undergraduate or postgraduate level training program, the students will receive a certificate that contains the NPTEL and IIT Kanpur logo which represents their acknowledgment.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Free course access
- Two credits
- Eight weeks program
- IIT faculty
- Course completion certificate
Programme Offerings
- Lectures
- videos
- Recordings
- Weekly Assignments
- tests
- Final Certification Exam
- Two Credits
- Industrial assistance
- Course completion certificate
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ course access is available free for the students whereas the certificate and final exam requires a registration fee as mentioned below
Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes fee structure
| Description | Amount in INR |
| Course fee | Nil |
| Exam Fee | Rs 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online training does not require any background knowledge and is for all who are interested in learning about cognitive psychology.
Certificate qualifying details
The students with an average of 25% (10/25) in six out of eight assignments and an average of 75% (30/75) in the final exam are eligible to receive the course completion certificate for the ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online program.
What you will learn
The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ syllabus is framed for the students to learn about internal mental processes of the human mind and behaviors that include aspects like sensation, perception, attention, memory, language, imagery, decision making, problem-solving, emotion, etc. the learners will gain knowledge about the history of cognitive development and probabilities and theories in cognitive psychology. The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ training will enable the students to engage in discussions based on cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology.
Who it is for
The ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online certification course is aimed at undergraduate, postgraduate students, and research scholars doing their PhDs in cognitive psychology. The course is for any student interested in learning about psychology and for the professionals working in firms that involve user interface designs and human factors.
Admission Details
The candidates who are interested in applying for the ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online certification course can register online on the Swayam website as the following
Step 1: Go to the course page on the official website using the link below, https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_hs122/preview
Step 2: Click on the ‘Join’ link on the course page and the registration page opens.
Step 3: Enter the relevant details and complete the process.
Application Details
The applicants will have to fill in the registration form with details such as name, email address, and phone number or can also choose to sign up for the course using their Google, Facebook, and Microsoft ID.
The Syllabus
Evaluation process
For the course completion certificate, the students will have to take the final exam which will be evaluated and marked. The students with an average score of 75% (30/75) along with 25% in the assessments are eligible to get the certificate which comes with the logos of NPTEL and IIT.
The exam registration is done online and the exam is held offline in any of the centers allotted for the students.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in association with NPTEL.
This program is scheduled for eight weeks.
The course provides two credit points after course completion.
Yes, the ‘Introduction to Basic Cognitive Processes’ online training course is free for all students and individuals interested in learning.
There are no prerequisites for this course.