List of Online Courses and Certifications

The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines online course is offered by Swayam, a government of India’s initiative by the ministry of education. The first section of this 8 weeks course presents fundamental fluid dynamics principles, which serve as the theoretical framework for the second section of the program on turbomachines. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines training is designed for advanced B.E/Technology students, as well as refresher training for working professionals in the turbine and pump sectors. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines syllabus covers various topics such as fluid flows, turbomachines, and their principles, hydraulic and pump-turbine, gas and steam turbine, etc.

The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics online course is an 8 weeks program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The introductory AICTE approved CFD course teaches about the fundamentals of CFD in this course. The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics training also teaches about the FD/FV method, issue formulation, and problem-solving strategies. Students will gain confidence by experiencing a basic and example-functioning CFD code at the conclusion of the course. 

The Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Training Course is 8 week long introductory course that discusses the elements of advanced structural analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The online course available on the Skill-Lync platform will help learners gain expertise in software tools like ANSYS Workbench.

The specialized training sessions of the Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Certification Course will assist learners in acquiring knowledge of performing simulations using ANSYS’ Mechanical APDL solver.

After successful completion of the Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Live Course through video lectures and technical projects, learners will receive a certificate of completion. The top 5% of learners get a chance to win a merit certificate for the course.

The Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators Certification Course is a massive open online that deals with the basics of robotic systems and robotic manipulators. This certificate course in robot mechanics is led by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan of IIT Palakkad on the Swayam online platform. The course makes use of Matlab or Simulink, other course resources and tools mputational exercises using Matlab/Simulink or similar tools will be part of weekly exercise.

The Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators Training is provided through expert lectures and course materials. The course will cover the fundamentals of mechanics and control of robotic systems along with mathematical modelling simulations, computational exercises. Once all steps of evaluation are done, you will get the Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators Certification by NPTEL and IIT Palakkad.

The Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems Certification course  is an 8-week online program. The IISC, Bangalore is responsible for creating and approving the course syllabus, although Swayam is used to deliver the course. Once more, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and NPTEL are the organizations that award this course certificate.

The Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems training is a part of the mechanical engineering core curriculum. It attempts to provide a greater knowledge of multiphase systems, which are ubiquitous and range from large-scale power generation to microscale surface patterning. Professor Saptarshi Basu is the instructor for this Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems certification course.

The Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy, and Gravity, from Particles to Planets Certification Course is a 100% online beginner-level course that is based on the important aspects of mechanics. The course is suitable for senior secondary students and university freshers who are interested in the domain of physics. The course can be easily accessed on the online learning platform Coursera.

The Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy, and Gravity, from Particles to Planets Training is provided by the expert faculty at the UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales). The mode of delivery for the course includes videos, reading materials, and practice exercises along with animations, experiments, and practice problems. The course will reward learners with a Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy, and Gravity, from Particles to Planets Certification by Coursera after completing all assessments.

Learners of Certification Course on Fundamentals Of Material Processing-I will find themselves enchanted by different takeaways from the course which are primarily related to various materials processes that are regularly deployed in different industries for the creation of form materials for a wide range of applications. The aim of this course is centred on visiting the materials processing and fundamental physics behind the aforementioned processes in an elaborate yet understandable pace.

Students will get to delve into the mechanics behind the designing of the processes and predict their outcome with Prof. Shashank Shekhar, faculty at IIT Kanpur with an experience of ten years. The first part of the course deals with powder metallurgy and solidification, while the second part covers thin film fabrication and metal processing.

With a detailed explanation on each topic and the added option of revisiting video modules for a strong grasp, active discussion forum, and standard questions in the exam, this course will provide learners with a memorable experience. Learners will be provided detailed solutions to weekly assignments along with ensuring their progress in a timely manner. Learned IIT faculty will empower individuals with lifelong knowledge and skills.

The Scanning Electron/Ion/Probe Microscopy in Materials Characterization certification program by Swayam aims to teach learners about the three microscopy variants which aid in obtaining a solid material’s surface morphology at nanometer ranges. This is an ongoing core course for eight weeks, a built-in collaboration between Swayam and IIT Kharagpur. The curriculum mainly focuses on postgraduate aspirants, technicians, engineers, and researchers (biological and material scientists). 

The Scanning Electron/Ion/Probe Microscopy in Materials Characterization certification syllabus initializes learning by covering these microscopy techniques’ essential principles, how different parameters affect image quality, preparing various samples, and interpreting data/results. It also uses practical examples to explain these techniques’ advancements. With every week, the curriculum progresses towards other core areas such as scanning probe microscopy, AFM operation modes, using probe microscopes, and others. 

The Scanning Electron/Ion/Probe Microscopy in Materials Characterization online course features recognition amongst any material-related industries. What’s more, the program also provides digitally-verifiable certificates to help candidates seek employment in such sectors or their associated companies.

The Properties of Materials (Nature and Properties of Materials: III) program is an eight-week elective course that brings forth materials’ electrical and mechanical characteristics. This introductory training also familiarises students with metals’ electrical properties, semiconductors, Drude theory, band theory, and other vital concepts. This is an IIT Kanpur offering at the undergraduate-level without any enrolment prerequisites. 

The Properties of Materials (Nature and Properties of Materials: III) certification syllabus also deals with mechanical properties’ notation, elastic properties, strengthening mechanisms, thermal properties, basic elasticity, and metals’ plastic deformation. The entire curriculum belongs to the ‘Mining Engineering’ and ‘Metallurgy and Material Science’ categories, taught by IIT Kanpur’s Professor Ashish Garg through virtual lectures. 

The Properties of Materials (Nature and Properties of Materials: III) training also offers digitally-verifiable certificates to eligible students who score adequately in their weekly assignments and program-end test. This requires a registration fee and attending the examination in-person at Swayam’s designated centers across the country.

The Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials certification course is scheduled for eight weeks and falls under Metallurgy, Material Science, and Mining Engineering. The study’s main objective is to enhance the performance capabilities of nanomaterials when used with some matrix. This can be achieved by modifying the properties of the surface. 

The Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials online training deals with solid surfaces and how their modifications result in various applications with improved electrical and thermal properties. The AICTE has also approved this elective FDP course. It covers multiple concepts from microencapsulation, the kinetics of release and plating to deposition, surface modification methods, and chemical vapor deposition. 

The Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials certification curriculum has been designed so that the academic requirements of both undergraduate and postgraduate students are catered to. Moreover, the course is offered by Professor Kaushik Pal, an associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. 

The Corrosion Failures and Analysis online course is offered by Swayam, a govt. Of India’s Ministry of Education initiative. The 8-week elective course lectures will be delivered by the renowned faculty of IIT Kanpur. The Corrosion Failures and Analysis training will concentrate on mentioning component failures due to corrosion and analyzing the corrosion events that caused the failures. 

It will utilize examples from many sectors and businesses, including construction, household, petrochemical, medical, and naval buildings. The course will also cover potential protective philosophies based on environmental change, materials, coatings, design, inhibitors, etc. 

The Corrosion Failures and Analysis syllabus includes various topics such as uniform corrosion, galvanic corrosion, petrochemical industries, dealloying, intergranular corrosion, pitting, crevice corrosion, corrosion cracking, erosion-corrosion, and general factors affecting corrosion.

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties certification course is an eight weeks programme which is a presentation of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur. These institutions have established a partnership to deliver this course with Swayam. The topics focused on the programme shall be crystallography, its symmetry, the structure of alloys, defects of these materials, and more.

An Introduction To Materials: Nature And Properties (Part 1: Structure Of Materials) training is taught online and gives a broader introduction on the nature of materials that can be suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who have studied science or engineering. This course comes free for learning, but earning certificates needs around rupees one thousand for the final examination. The certification after completion shall be supported and assisted by the companies that are dealing with materials.

The course on ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ is a National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) online course developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. This online course on thermo-mechanical and chemical processes is provided on the Swayam online education portal.

The course study of this online training is about microstructural aspects and the processes involved in thermo-mechanical or thermo-chemical treatments for the students and graduates of engineering, specifically in the domain of metallurgy, materials engineering or and the professionals in the aluminum and steel industry. This is an elective course that will be conducted for eight weeks by the course educators, Dr. Vivek Pancholi and Dr. Sai Ramudu, professors from the department of metallurgical and materials engineering at IIT Roorkee. 

The ‘Thermo-Mechanical And Thermo-Chemical Processes’ training program is an undergraduate or postgraduate level course belonging to the Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering division and it provides the students with two credits and a certificate after completion of the course.

The Corrosion - Part II course is a continuation of the course Corrosion Part-1 by Swayam. The course delves deeper into the phenomenon of corrosion, from different corrosion events to corrosion-based experiments. Another crucial aspect that this course focuses on is the mixed potential theory used in electrochemistry. 

In addition, the Corrosion - Part II programme talks about the different methods of conversion, as well as methods of protection from corrosion. Students will get to learn about the oxidation of alloys and metals in detail. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in Metallurgy and electrochemistry to learn about the subject of corrosion, free of cost. 

Furthermore, the 8-week online Corrosion - Part II course allows the students to earn an E-certificate upon successful completion of the course. IIT-Kanpur and NPTEL will also accredit the certificate, so it will help improve your professional prospects in the future. 

The Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme by Swayam is a course that aims to give its candidates a broad understanding of the defects in materials and their function in determining the properties of the materials. The students will gain a thorough understanding of crystals and their structures, along with plastic deformation mechanisms. 

Taught by Professor Shashank Shekhar from IIT Kanpur, the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) course is an undergraduate-level course under the Metallurgy and Material Science and Mining Engineering category. It is intended for first-year graduate students who have a prior idea about thermodynamics and undergraduate-level mathematics. 

It will take approximately eight weeks to complete the Defects in Crystalline Solids (Part-1) programme. It is a 100% online course and the course material can be accessed for free upon enrolment. The course is replete with video lectures, specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded and printed by the candidate, and in-course tests and assignments.

Non-destructive testing is an integral part of quality control, structural health monitoring, and flaw detection. It has many applications in industries related to manufacturing and production. Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing program is an undergraduate/postgraduate course that will teach you about various NDT methods in depth. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing certification is an online MOOC. It provides a comprehensive overview of NDT methods, starting with the basics and the underlying principles and concluding with specific NDT methods process details. There will be periodic assignments and an optional offline exam to help you evaluate your progress. 

Theory and Practice of Non-Destructive Testing online course is curated and designed by IIT Madras. It is eight weeks long and comes under Materials joining, Metallurgy and material science, Mining engineering, Manufacturing processes, and technology. The course also offers certification. It is an elective course approved by AICTE as an FDP course.

An 8-week online course is provided for the Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification. Even if Swayam is contracted to teach the course, IIT Guwahati creates and approves the course syllabus. The organisations that issue this course certificate are NPTEL and the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

The Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and authorized by the IIT Guwahati, even if Swayam is hired to deliver the course. The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and NPTEL are the organisations that grant this course certificate.

Introduction to Crystal Elasticity and Crystal Plasticity training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering elective curriculum. Swarup Bag is the instructor of this certification course. 

The objective of this course is to fill the knowledge gap between material science and continuum mechanics, where phenomena are defined at diverse length scales. The course focuses on essential concepts of the relevant topics by studying the mechanical properties of typical metals and alloys via mathematical and physical challenges.

The Corrosion Part-1 Certification course is an 8-week online program. The course syllabus is prepared and verified by IIT Kanpur even if Swayam is appointed to provide the course. This course certificate is presented by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and NPTEL.

Corrosion Part-1 training is a part of the Metallurgy and Material Science & Mining Engineering core curriculum. This certification course is taught by Kallol Mondal.

The principles of corrosion are emphasized in this course from the perspectives of thermodynamics, like its process at the interface, free energy, and electrochemical potential, and the kinetics of electrochemical processes, like activation, concentration, and resistance polarization; various types of corrosion associated with materials; mixed potential theory; and electrochemical methods of safeguarding metals and alloys.

Technology is applied in almost all fields bringing innovative breakthroughs. Technology also fetched advancements in agriculture. IIT Kanpur presents you with a detailed understanding of nanotechnology used in the agricultural industry through the Nanotechnology In Agriculture online course. Nanotechnology In Agriculture is an online certification course designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of agriculture, fertilizer industry,  seed industry and food technology industry. 

The Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification Course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It will cover the application of nanotechnology in agriculture and the chemical processes used in agriculture, including using fertilisers and pesticides. Swayam offered the Nanotechnology In Agriculture Certification in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.

The online course of Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations certification, which is spread over at a stretch of 7 weeks is an intermediate level course and covers the subject exhaustively. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is planned for understudies of atomic strengths as well as for the staff of associations working in the field of serene utilization of atomic energy. Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course is likewise intended to meet the suggestions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Course was created based on IAEA distributions on atomic information of the executives. To take the course you needn't bother with a bit of profound information on atomic innovation. EdX brings this course in company with National Research Nuclear University which is the only leading nuclear research university in Russia. 

It’s faculty and alumni have made significant commitments to different fields of cybernetics, experimental and theoretical physics, computer sciences, and mathematics. Students who want to kick start their journey in Nuclear Knowledge Management must apply to Knowledge Management in Nuclear Energy Organizations Online Course.

The Introduction to Petroleum Engineering certification course, delivered and created by Tomsk Polytechnic University, is a beginner-level, self-paced study in petroleum engineering. The programme helps you develop an understanding of the field life cycle. Moreover, this 100% online course will also teach you how to undertake an interdisciplinary approach to petroleum field operations.

In the Introduction to Petroleum Engineering online course, you will learn concepts like oil and gas production, petroleum deposit drainage, reservoir energy and forces, well operation techniques, development systems, and much more. Basics of drilling engineering will also be discussed, along with major exploration techniques.

At the end of the Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, you will be adept in reservoir engineering, production technology, drilling, etc. The programme takes approximately 27 hours to complete. Moreover, Coursera allows you to adjust deadlines as per your convenience. Konstantin Maksyutin and Liubov Vorobyeva will be your instructors.

Introduction to Computational Materials Design by edX is a comprehensive 8-week course, provided extensively through instructor-led sessions on a schedule. The course curriculum focuses on teaching you fundamental computational methods and designing materials with quantum simulation program codes. So that you can learn to implement material science's new paradigm effectively. 

Moreover, the Introduction to Computational Materials Design certification syllabus will stress quantum simulations' fundamentals and their applications to semiconductor spintronics, chemical reactions, dynamics at surfaces, carbon functional nanomaterials, and material informatics, and more. 

You will also learn to use different computational techniques and stimulate materials using the basic quantum theory. Equipped with core subject knowledge, you'll be able to apply quantum simulations fundamentals efficiently. 

Skilled professors teach introduction to Computational Materials Design certification at Osaka University to provide you with the best online learning experience. While interested candidates can audit the course for you, a verified certificate is also available on successful completion, if they pay the necessary certificate fee.

Offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates is an 8-week online certification course. The course discusses the effect of temperature and dust on solar cells and PV modules. Students will get to know about the cleaning methods utilised to reduce soiling and how to measure solar cell and PV module performance. With Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification by HBKU via edX, students will also be able to optimise the design of the technology to enhance the energy yield.

Using Photovoltaic (PV) Technology in Desert Climates certification syllabus consists of eight modules that will be taught by expert faculty from Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The course can be accessed in the free Audit Track and Verified Track. In the Free Audit Track, learners will have limited access to course materials and edX support. Verified Track, on the other hand, will give them unlimited access to course materials and edX support, along with access to graded assignments and exams and a shareable certificate. Students can enrol in the free audit track with limited access or they can upgrade to the paid verified track directly.

The Health, Safety, and Wellness in Mining certification course is provided by EdX for learners who are keen to study various concepts related to health, safety, and wellness in the mining industry. Mining in itself is a huge and complicated process that must be done with precautions and safety measures. The online self-paced course by EdX is an initiative for making the workforce aware of the safety measures in this industry. This is one of a total of six Modern Mining Professional Certificate courses offered by EdX. 

Health, Safety, and Wellness in Mining training draws on the expertise of academics and content from the University of Queensland and Curtin University. This course comprises video lectures, training by experts, simulations, and class discussions. Besides, the candidate will also receive the  Health, Safety, and Wellness in Mining certification by EdX after the completion of the course if one has opted for a verified track learning mode. In the free mode, the learners can audit the self-paced course for a limited period. 

Introduction To Molecular Thermodynamics is an undergraduate-level online course. The course on molecular thermodynamics is 8 weeks long. Though the programme is free to enrol and learn, the learners should pay the exam fee and crack it to be eligible for the certification.  Introduction To Molecular Thermodynamics Certification Course will provide you with a sheer glimpse into molecular thermodynamics and fundamental concepts of statistical mechanics. 

Introduction To Molecular Thermodynamics online course is offered by Swayam in collaboration with  IIT Kharagpur. The learners who are interested in joining the course are recommended to have prior knowledge of  probability and statistics and quantum mechanics to get full advantage of the programme. The online programme is developed and led by Prof. Srabani Taraphder, a professor at IIT Kharagpur. 

A masters or PhD level research project is a huge task. The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme breaks it down into parts and looks at it from a fundamental point-of-view. The course will teach you the elemental principles required to undertake research projects from an engineering outlook.

The principal theme of the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach online course is viewing research as a process of producing knowledge that does not yet exist. The programme aims to present the existing research methodology in a more appropriate way for engineers. With this course, you will understand how and when your research output contributes to knowledge.

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification course will provide you with the abilities to create, plan and design your research successfully. You will be able to conduct proper research in your area of interest to accomplish the desired results.

Engineering/Architectural Graphics - part I - Orthographic projection online course is a short-term core program offered by Swayam in association with IIT Roorkee. This eight-week-long course falls under the architecture and planning category. It aims to introduce the study of engineering graphics that architects and engineers use to design new products.

The Engineering/Architectural Graphics part I certification syllabus explores the grammar and vocabulary of engineering graphics and its distinct components that include 2D and 3D. This program's curriculum will mainly focus on the 2D section of graphics.  It will prepare you to use the techniques and tools necessary in engineering.

Further, the Engineering/Architectural Graphics part I training includes eight assignments during the course's tenure and a proctored exam at the end, which is optional. This exam along with the assignments will help you obtain a digital and verified certificate after finishing all the modules. You can attach the certificate to your resume after finishing the course.

In the Landscape Architecture and Site Planning - Basic Fundamentals certification course, the events that led to rapid urbanization and the recent trends that are there in the domain of urbanization will also be accessed. The course will be covering the reasons behind the - fast depletion of natural resources with special mention to the vegetation. The Landscape Architecture and Site Planning - Basic Fundamentals certification syllabus will also be covering the reasons for the depletion of the natural ground-cover along with the landscapes. And will be elaborating on topics such as the sources of natural hazards like- flood, landslide, soil, heat island, soil erosion, and others. 

The Landscape Architecture and Site Planning - Basic Fundamentals training will be held for the students who are willing to pursue a career in the field as- planner, architecture, or engineers. The twelve-week programme will thus be helping the students to develop their skills in the field of site planning and landscape.

The Structure, Form, and Architecture certification course is an eight-week course that throws light on the various aspects of creating robust, stable, and aesthetically pleasing architecture. It highlights the importance of the factors to be considered while designing architecture. This AICTE-approved FDP course falls under the architecture and planning domain. 

The Structure, Form, and Architecture curriculum is designed to satisfy the academic needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Professor Shubhajit Sadhukhan, an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture and amp, IIT Roorkee, offers the training. He has several publications in reputed international journals under his name. 

Moreover, the Structure, Form and Architecture online training will touch upon the basic concepts of structural forms, the properties of the materials used and the pros and cons of choosing specific architectural forms. Learners are also introduced to relevant case studies from across the world, along with a few study model experiments for enhanced conceptual understanding.

The Contemporary Architecture and Design online course offered by Swayam, an initiative by the education ministry of the Indian government. The course will teach students about the historical context and current architectural trends and discusses primary stages of modernism, contemporary architecture, and postmodernism.

The Contemporary Architecture and Design training briefly discusses key characteristics with examples of both stages of modern architecture. For a more comprehensive understanding, these periods of the architectural model of philosophy will be expanded into the domains of fine arts and visual design. The contemporary Architecture and Design syllabus will assist students in developing critical thinking skills related to architectural appreciation as well as developing design vocabulary.

The Contemporary Architecture and Design training covers various Post-Modern Architecture's Stages, Master architects' works from the modern period. The course also offers participants a government-recognized certificate through Swayam. Students must register and take the course provider's proctored in-person test at one of the certified testing centres, which costs Rs 1,000.