SWAYAM Opens Registration for Free Skill Development Courses
The Ministry of Education's SWAYAM initiative has announced fresh registration for its free online courses starting January 19. This platform enables students, professionals, and learners of all ages to upskill and reskill without financial barriers.
India's premier institutions and professors teach these video courses. Interested individuals can create accounts on SWAYAM and enroll directly. Those seeking certificates must pay an exam fee and appear for the proctored examination.
Featured Free Courses Available
Animations Course
Banaras Hindu University professors Dr Abhishek Kumar and Dr Achintya Singhal coordinate this 15-week programme. It introduces the creative and technical foundations of modern animation for undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
The course covers the complete animation pipeline including modelling, texturing, lighting, rigging, character animation, FX simulations, and compositing. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and workflows.
This programme prepares learners for careers in film, gaming, VFX, and digital media. It blends theory with practice while emphasizing design history, aesthetics, and problem-solving skills. Successful participants earn credit points and certification.
AI for Daily Productivity
FLAME University experts have developed this course to help professionals use artificial intelligence for daily productivity. The four-module programme covers AI foundations, prompt engineering, AI toolkits, and role-specific applications.
Industry experts guide learners through practical applications including AI for lesson planning and business communication. This course serves as an excellent starting point for beginners wanting to understand AI capabilities.
C and C++ Programming
IIT Bombay's Prof. Kannan Moudgalya coordinates this self-study programme featuring 20 audio-video spoken tutorials. The course introduces C programming known for portability and operating system applications.
It also covers C++ programming including object-oriented concepts like classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. Learners receive step-by-step guidance for installing compilers, practicing coding, and completing self-assessment assignments.
IIT Bombay faculty designed this programme for high school students, undergraduates, and anyone interested in programming fundamentals. The course blends theory with hands-on exercises to build essential coding skills.
Advanced Robotics
IIT Kanpur's Prof. Ashish Dutta offers this second-level programme through NPTEL for students, teachers, and industry professionals. Unlike introductory courses, it focuses on advanced concepts including kinematics, trajectory planning, dynamics, sensors, actuators, and linear control methods.
Specialized topics include multi-finger grasping, locomotion, biped gait, and legged robot design with real-world applications. The course requires basic mathematics knowledge and suits mechanical, electrical, or computer science undergraduates.
Blockchain and Applications
IIT Kharagpur professors Sandip Chakraborty and Shamik Sural provide this 12-week introduction to blockchain technology and real-world applications. The programme covers cryptographic primitives, blockchain evolution, consensus mechanisms, and hands-on training with Ethereum and Hyperledger platforms.
Advanced topics include decentralized identity management, blockchain interoperability, and sector-specific applications. Industry leaders including IBM, HPE, and Intel support this course that requires prior knowledge of computer networks and cryptography.
Cloud Computing
IIT Kharagpur's Prof. Soumya Kanti Ghosh teaches this NPTEL course for computer science, electronics, and electrical engineering students and professionals. It explains how cloud computing enables scalable, on-demand access to shared resources over the internet.
The twelve-week curriculum progresses from cloud architecture basics to data management, cloud security, and open-source platforms. Advanced topics include fog computing, serverless computing, and cloud-fog-edge analytics with practical case studies.
Registration Details and Benefits
All courses begin enrollment on January 19 through the SWAYAM platform. The initiative removes traditional barriers to education by offering free access to quality learning resources.
Participants can choose from diverse fields including technology, programming, animation, and emerging technologies. Each course provides structured learning with expert instruction from India's top educational institutions.
The flexible format accommodates working professionals, students, and lifelong learners. While course access remains free, certification requires examination participation with applicable fees.
This initiative supports India's digital education goals by making quality learning accessible nationwide. It represents a significant step toward democratizing education and building a skilled workforce for future challenges.
