List of Online Courses and Certifications

With India emerging as a global economy, the demand for electronic products has increased significantly. And as a result of the Government’s Make in India initiative and the National Policy on Electronics, many industries have been set up in the Electronics sector. That, in turn, has led to an increase in the demand for a trained workforce in Electronics Board Design.

The Certificate Course on Electronics Board Design and Bring Up programme aims to equip learners with the competencies required to design state of the art Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other electronic products. It is a four-week programme consisting of four modules viz., Electronics Board Design Basics, Multilayer PCB Design, Introduction to High-Speed Signalling, and Semiconductor Packages. 

Mr Manoj Kumar MK, Senior Technical Officer, is the coordinator for the Certificate Course on Electronics Board Design and Bring Up. The tuition fee has been waived for SC/ST students who are admitted under SCSP/TSP. But they still have to pay Rs.1000 as a security deposit.

The Introduction to Cellular Communications 2G-3G Certification Course is a beginner-level course that discusses the main features of the second generation and third generation cellular communication networks. The course available on the Skill-Lync learning platform will cover the basics of wireless networks and their specifications.

The Introduction to Cellular Communications 2G-3G Training Course will be delivered through expert lectures, technical projects, and informative sessions. The course will explore the technological advancements in the field of cellular networks.

After successful completion of the Introduction to Cellular Communications 2G-3G Live Course, all learners will receive a certificate of completion and the best 5% of learners will receive a merit certificate.

The study of plant life and development is covered in the biological field of plant biology. This branch of biology, known as botany, encompasses a wide range of scientific fields that research plants. Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology online certification is created by Tel Aviv University (TAU) - Israel's largest institution of higher learning and taught by  Professor Daniel Chamovitz Ph.D., President, the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is offered by Coursera.

Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology online classes comprises 5 hours of video-based lectures which are geared toward candidates interested in learning the fundamentals of plant biology. Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology online course discusses topics like plant structure, plant organ, and plant cells and explain the process of the growth and development of the plant as well as discusses the process of sugar synthesis, photosynthesis and explains how plants convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and water from the soil into oxygen.

Belonging to the multidisciplinary category, the Remote Sensing of Leaf Area Index and Primary Productivity certification has a course duration of a month. This course is the responsibility of the institutes of NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur together who have submitted this course for being conducted on the platform of Swayam. This course is free, and also online which exhibits the importance of leaf area index in ecological, physiological, and climatological studies.

The LAI or the Leaf Area Index is nothing but a response parameter catering to the process of photosynthesis that is directly related to light perception. The Remote Sensing of Leaf Area Index and Primary Productivity training gives a deep understanding of the primary productivity of the Leaf Area Index. This certification also makes it possible for the participants to know that LAI is nothing but a biophysical variable that is dimensionless and is calculated by taking into account the unit ground surface area. This programme mainly is thought of for engineering, and science students or professionals.

Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory certification is a one-month online course in the category of civil engineering. This online certification course is available on Swayam but is the design of two institutions namely NPTEL and IIT Bombay. The end certificate also possesses the logos of the aforesaid institutions for proving its authenticity factor. With this course, participants will be able to focus on learning the different tests used for testing soils.

Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory training is for performing experiments of testing soils that are presented with a small introduction that covers all the important details, and aspects of the conducted experiments. It also showcases the purpose, and theory along with the explanation of what apparatus, specimen calculations, or procedure is required to perform a certain experiment. This course easily allows the applicants to conduct experiments and then compare the results of these. All in all, the course certificate gets accepted in multinational companies like Larsen & Turbo, Simplex Infrastructure, and more.

With the Monozukuri: Making Things certification course, edX strives to introduce you to the Japanese art of making things. It takes you through topics such as fluid dynamics, design, thermodynamics, and other dynamics of machinery. The course also provides a learning experience like none other.

This unique programme, along with including regular video lectures and quizzes, also features an interesting hands-on project through which you can learn by doing. Moreover, Monozukuri: Making Things certification syllabus will also allow you to understand the propulsion mechanism through an in-depth study of the heat-powered steamboat.

You will also receive valuable insights into how Japan manages to manufacture high-quality goods. The learning experience further includes interviews with student organisations and artisans who design human-powered aircraft. With this Monozukuri: Making Things programme, you will also get a taste of experiential learning, which is nothing but learning from one’s experiences.

The course is a perfect fit for learners who wish to learn all about making things in Japan, as well as the engineering principles they employ. Lastly, you also have the option of purchasing a course completion certificate, which can help you a lot employment-wise. Edx offers 2 separate tracks that can be used to opt into the course and they can have access either for a limited period or the access may be unlimited. If the candidates want limited access they will have to choose the audit track and if they want unlimited access to the course materials they can choose the verified track.

A CNC or Computer Numerical Control is a machine used to produce many things like a car engine cylinder and the gigantic gears of merchant vessels. The Introduction to Computer Numerical Control certification aims to train candidates to operate and program a CNC and develop projects on it. Candidates will learn the full workings of the machine and acquire essential knowledge for operating it.

The Introduction to Computer Numerical Control certification syllabus is based on a practical case study to help candidates develop a CNC project optimally. You will start from a drawing or blueprint, and select the appropriate machine and tools required to execute the project. Tenaris University has created this online course and offers it for free on edX.

Candidates who take part in the Introduction to Computer Numerical Control training will be introduced to the Jaque Mate company project and learn how to produce a chess piece. You will work with simulations and learn how to overcome challenges during the project. This is a short course of one month and is free of cost and can be audited for a limited duration. The students can also pay the course fee to get the certificate and get unlimited access to the programme. 

Many products today are manufactured in the particulate form. These include pigments, cement, ceramic, catalysts, and pharmaceuticals. Understanding the physical mechanisms of these products and adequately handling their fine particles is a crucial step in manufacturing. The course in Mechanical Operation will teach you about the design and characteristics of these fine particles. 

The candidates who enroll in the Mechanical Operation course will gain knowledge about the Science and Technology of particulate matter. This multidisciplinary field integrates several scientific disciplines and provides a well-rounded experience.  The candidates will also learn about the critical physical process related to particles, solving mathematical equations, and the important tenets of particle size reduction.

This 4-week long course in Mechanical Operation by Swayam is taught by experienced faculty from IIT Roorkee. This is an undergraduate-level course, wherein Swayam will test candidates in their skills through regular assignments. The programme is free for all and the certification, which is paid, is optional. 

The Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 2: Stress Transformations, Beams, Columns, and Cellular Solids course is a four-week, intermediate-level training. The course curriculum focuses on enlightening the students about the atomistic and continuum aspects of mechanical characteristics of different materials. It is part of a three-course series by MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

The instructors on this course will be faculty members of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. It will prove to be an excellent learning opportunity for the participating candidates. Additionally, the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 2 online course houses a comprehensive curriculum. It includes stress transformations, column buckling, beam bending, and cellular materials, among others. 

The Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 2 course by edX will take metals, glasses, polymers, ceramics, biomaterials, and cellular materials into consideration. The instructors will use relevant examples to make the learning experience more rewarding. Besides, this edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

Swayam offers the Inspection and Quality Control in Manufacturing online course as an elective course with a duration of four weeks. The course curriculum is replete with helpful learning resources, including multimedia video lectures, books & references, weekly assignments, and a discussion forum online. 

The Inspection and Quality Control in Manufacturing certification syllabus has been curated by IIT Roorkee. The curriculum is divided into two primary parts: destructive and non-destructive testing.  

Throughout the Inspection and Quality Control in Manufacturing course, you will learn how to identify and diagnose problems in different kinds of materials. Also, ways to resolve the defects immediately. This way, you will become adept at testing material samples and measuring the fault expertly. 

After completing the Inspection and Quality Control in Manufacturing certification program, you will have in-depth knowledge of the inspection and measurement techniques necessary for maintaining quality control during production. 

Convective Heat Transfer online programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of convection. Convection is a significant form of heat transfer linked to fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Swayam and IIT Roorkee have collaborated and designed this free short-term course for students interested in learning about convective heat transfer.

Moreover, the Convective Heat Transfer certification belongs to the ‘Mechanical Engineering' subject category and is an elective course. The course can be finished in four weeks. The curriculum goes into detail to explain mass transfer analogies and phase change heat transfer. You can also learn the fundamental concepts with the help of mathematical examples, derivations and weekly assignments.

Furthermore, the Convective Heat Transfer training will help you earn a course certificate after finishing all the modules in four weeks. There are three criteria to obtain a soft copy of the certificate that NPTEL can verify. The certificate will carry the logo of IIT Roorkee.

The Machining Science certification training spans four weeks, enabling you to complete essential machining topics quickly. It is an online program approved by AICTE and delivered by Swayam. The program receives industry support from manufacturing, automobile, and aeronautical industries.

Machining Science online program will primarily focus on machining processes and metal cutting techniques. It also covers topics like mechanics of metal cutting, machining economics, friction in metal cutting processes, and measurement of cutting forces. You will gain an in-depth understanding from a theoretical and practical point of view.

The learning process of the Machining Science online course includes weekly assignments, readings, and video lectures. You also get access to an online forum where you can clear all your doubts and get in touch with course instructors. As for the course instructor, you will be taught by Prof. Sounak Kumar Choudhury, a faculty at IIT Kanpur. You can also earn an e-certificate by appearing for the final test conducted by Swayam.

We need to go through various processes to get a finished product from the raw material. These manufacturing processes include metal removal or mass removal, constant mass operations, casting, welding, etc. This mechanical engineering course on Manufacturing Processes - Casting and Joining by Swayam places emphasis on two primary techniques: casting and welding. 

Throughout the course duration of four weeks, the Manufacturing Processes - Casting and Joining syllabus will touch upon various casting processes and characteristics. Candidates will analyze various casting aspects like how the riser and gating systems are designed under the guidance of Professor Sounak Kumar Choudhury. 

This Manufacturing Processes - Casting and Joining certification course gives students the chance to earn a verifiable certification by IIT Kanpur and NPTEL and learn from esteemed IIT Kanpur faculty. This is a course of the undergraduate level and has no prerequisites. Anyone interested can enroll and learn from this MOOC for free.

Metal cutting is done by the application of mechanical forces. It involves the usage of tools like lathes, shapers, and milling machines. The course on Metal Cutting and Machine Tools by Swayam provides candidates with the opportunity to study these in detail with Professor Asimava Roy Choudhury from IIT Kharagpur. 

This will be a four-week online training. The Metal Cutting and Machine Tools training will cover different aspects of metal cutting, such as geometrical analysis of metal cutting tools. Candidates will go into further detail about the orientation and make-up of these tools, their features, and applications. Also, they will supplement their learning by solving numerical problems. 

The total duration of the Metal Cutting and Machine Tools syllabus is ten hours. Candidates can test their learning and gain greater insights during the MCQ discussion lecture after each week. This is an AICTE-approved FDP course by IIT Kharagpur. Thus, its optional certification is up for grabs and will be of immense value to the students.

IIT Kharagpur, one of the most renowned engineering and technology institutions in India, has developed the Non-Traditional Abrasive Machining Processes certification course. Through this program, candidates will learn about three major types of machining, including Ultrasonic, Abrasive Water Jet Machining, and Abrasive Jet Machining. 

These methods comprise a major part of the non-traditional techniques. The Non-Traditional Abrasive Machining Processes curriculum consists of descriptive parts which describe the machine configurations and types of technology. Further, there are process derivations, analyses, and numerical problems to make every concept clear to the candidates. The syllabus is of the UG level of study. 

The course instructor will discuss various multiple-choice questions to consolidate the students’ understanding. The Non-Traditional Abrasive Machining Processes training is verified by AICTE as an FDP course. Candidates can complete this course quickly in just four weeks and apply to get the paid certification, which is optional. Interested students can also appear for the offline exam.

The Smart Materials and Intelligent System Design certification course aim to introduce you to the domain of advanced functional materials. During the programme, you will get proficient in the foundational concepts of smart materials. You will explore common smart materials such as magnetostrictive and piezoelectric materials, electroactive polymers, etc.

The Smart Materials and Intelligent System Design programme by Swayam is a four-week-long online course brought to you by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur. The course is also approved by the AICTE. You will study various topics covering composites, control systems, materials, basic electronics, and informatics. This elective course also offers a digital certificate after fulfilling the specified criteria.

Through the learnings of the Smart Materials and Intelligent System Design training, you will realise the importance of smart materials in developing actuators and special sensors for a host of industrial applications. These include defence, medical, aerospace, manufacturing, and other specific engineering applications.