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The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning is an online learning platform founded in 2003 by the coming together of seven Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science. NPTEL offers university-level courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is funded by the Indian Ministry of Human Resources and Development.

NPTEL courses are created by adapting material from lectures given by professors from participating institutions. The platform boasts the world's largest online repository of courses in engineering, basic sciences and selected humanities and social sciences subjects.

NPTEL is the most accessed library of peer-reviewed educational content in the world and has teamed up with Alison to create a suite of courses across five core disciplines: civil engineering, computer science, electronics, communication and mechanical engineering.

Free, Online Courses Created by NPTEL

  • Certificate Fundamentals of Soil Formation and Hill Slope Evolution

    Fundamentals of Soil Formation and Hill Slope Evolution

    10-15 hrs
    Free online course on the fundamentals of soil formation and hill slope evolution as it relates to geomorphology
  • Diploma Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

    Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Architecture

    20-30 hrs
    In this training course, learn about the basic concepts, issues, and design considerations for sustainable architecture.
  • Certificate Sustainable Architecture: Energy Efficiency and Quality

    Sustainable Architecture: Energy Efficiency and Quality

    5-6 hrs
    In this online architecture course, learn about architectural design considerations for energy efficient buildings.
  • Certificate Sustainable Architecture: Climatic Considerations and Green Buildings

    Sustainable Architecture: Climatic Considerations and Green Buildings

    6-10 hrs
    In this free online course, you will learn about the basic characteristics of sustainable building architecture.
  • Diploma Diploma in Intellectual Property

    Diploma in Intellectual Property

    15-20 hrs
    Learn about important intellectual property rights such as copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets.
  • Certificate Cryptography: Pseudo-Random Generators and Block Ciphers

    Cryptography: Pseudo-Random Generators and Block Ciphers

    20-30 hrs
    Learn about the theoretical instantiations of Pseudo-Random Generators and Block Ciphers, in this free online course.
  • Certificate Transportation Systems and Modelling Coordination in the Supply Chain

    Transportation Systems and Modelling Coordination in the Supply Chain

    6-10 hrs
    In this free online course, you will learn about Transportation Systems and Modelling Coordination in a Supply Chain.
  • Certificate Design Modelling and Risk Analytics in the Supply Chain Network

    Design Modelling and Risk Analytics in the Supply Chain Network

    5-6 hrs
    In this free online training course you will learn about Risk Analytics, Design and Modelling of Global Supply Chains.
  • Certificate Fundamentals of the Biological System

    Fundamentals of the Biological System

    3-4 hrs
    This free online biological fundamentals system course will help you understand necessary concepts and processes.
  • Certificate Applications of Biotechnology

    Applications of Biotechnology

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course on Alison takes you through the role of biotechnology in agriculture and animal breeding.
  • Certificate Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry

    Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry

    4-5 hrs
    Improve your knowledge of construction materials and calorimetry - or heat exchange in a reaction - in this free course.
  • Certificate Introduction to Thermal Analysis and Surface Area Measurement

    Introduction to Thermal Analysis and Surface Area Measurement

    10-15 hrs
    This free online thermal analysis certification is helpful for construction materials and surface area measurements.
  • Certificate Microscopy Techniques used in Construction Materials Analysis

    Microscopy Techniques used in Construction Materials Analysis

    10-15 hrs
    Free online course on image analysis, different methodologies and sequence of techniques involved in data extraction.
  • Certificate Measuring the Porosity and Pore structure of Construction materials

    Measuring the Porosity and Pore structure of Construction materials

    5-6 hrs
    The free online course on distribution of pores in the volume of a material and validating electrochemical impedance.
  • Certificate Understanding Construction Materials with X-Rays

    Understanding Construction Materials with X-Rays

    10-15 hrs
    The free online course on the background, application and production of x-rays and XRD qualitative phase analysis.
  • Diploma Advanced Diploma in Modelling and Analytics for Supply Chain Management

    Advanced Diploma in Modelling and Analytics for Supply Chain Management

    20-30 hrs
    In this free diploma in modelling and analytic, learn how Analytics can be applied to various domains of supply chain.
  • Diploma Advanced Diploma in Cryptography

    Advanced Diploma in Cryptography

    20-30 hrs
    Gain an in-depth understanding of the concept of Cryptography primitives in this online cryptography training course.
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