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

Course Overview

The Introduction To Operations Research certification course is provided through the department of management of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The course can be pursued for free without paying for any process. The course can be accessed in online mode. Candidates who study from this course will get detailed information about research operations, its applications, theories and other relevant aspects. The Introduction To Operations Research training will be available for the students throughout its existence on the platform. Students are allowed to access the programme from anywhere at any given time.

The certification can be completed in 8 weeks and students can take extra time to complete the Introduction To Operations Research certification syllabus if needed. The programme comprises the study materials such as assignments, case studies, tests, etc. Every video lecture on the topic is to the point and the duration is 15 to 20 minutes. The course does not have any last dates so students can apply for the programme according to their requirements. The course also provides discussion groups within the programme so that the sessions are interactive. Students do not have any time restrictions in the Introduction To Operations Research programme. Students can learn from the available materials as well as external materials in the course.

The Highlights

  • Certification available
  • Self paced training
  • Provided by IIT, Madras
  • 8 weeks programme
  • Course available at zero cost
  • Video lectures of 15 to 20 minutes
  • 100% free learning programme

Programme Offerings

  • Case Studies
  • Modules
  • assignments
  • Quizzes Discussion groups
  • video lectures
  • tests

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Madras (IITM)
  • Candidates do not have to pay any fees to access the Introduction To Operations Research by Swayam.
  • In case the students want to get certified, he or she will have to pay Rs. 1000 as the Introduction To Operations Research fees.

Introduction To Operations Research fees details

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Amount in Rupees

Exam fees

Rs.1,000

Registration fees

Zero 


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants willing to get the certificate for the course can apply for the offline certification exam and must score at least 40 marks in the exam. The exam score will be divided into assignment score of 10 marks out of 25 and the exam score of 30 marks out of 75.

What you will learn

Programming skills

Candidates will gain the following valuable insights after completing the syllabus-

  • Candidates will gain an understanding of linear programming, terminologies, and its formulations.
  • Participants will learn about graphical solutions as well as algebraic solutions to linear programming.
  • Students will come to know about the simplex algorithm and its different forms.
  • Learners will gain insights into the duality of linear programming and primal-dual relationships.
  • Candidates will gain information on dual simplex algorithms in the Introduction To Operations Research certification
  • Students will gain information on the significance and interpretation of the dual simplex algorithm.
  • Participants will be able to learn the ways of solving linear programming by using solver.
  • Candidates will gain information on sensitivity analysis of linear programming in the Introduction To Operations Research online course.

Who it is for

The Introduction To Operations Research programme is suitable for the following participants-

  • Candidates who are interested in learning this course.
  • Candidates who belong to the same field.

Admission Details

Candidates willing to take admission in this training must follow the given procedure-

Step 1- Candidates can click on the given link to be directed to the official page of the course- https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_mg43/preview.

Note- Students are expected to wait for some time and try again later for the admission process since the join course tab is not available on the website.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Madras (IITM) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many total chapters are there in the course?

The number of chapters included in the course is 8. Candidates will be introduced to a new chapter every week.

2: What will be the duration of the video lectures in the Introduction To Operations Research certification syllabus?

Each video lecture conveys to the point information and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete it.

3: How many assignments will I be given throughout the programme?

Candidates will be given two assignments for each unit.

4: Will I have to submit the assignments online?

Yes, there are a few assignments which may need online submission by the students.

5: What kind of questions will be asked in the assignments?

Assignments may contain MCQs or fill in the blanks, or one-word answers in the course.

6: What will be the timings for attending the video classes?

There are no specific timings for attending the video classes. It totally depends on the choice of the students.

7: Which institution is offering the online programme?

The online programme is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

8: What is the fee amount that needs to be paid in the Introduction To Operations Research online course?

The fee amount is paid for the registration of the exam which is Rs.1,000.

9: What is the basic requirement for this course?

There are no specific requirements for this course. All the interested students can pursue the course.

10: When do I need to submit the exam fees?

The details regarding the exam fee submission will be announced on the website.

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