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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 Managerial Economics - Cost Theory

    Managerial Economics - Cost Theory

    4-5 hrs
    In this free online course, learn about various cost theories and categories, and their role in managerial economics.
  • Certificate Understanding Market and Consumer Behaviour

    Understanding Market and Consumer Behaviour

    6-10 hrs
    Boost your business acumen by studying market and consumer behaviours and preferences with this free online course.
  • Certificate Managerial Economics: Economic Analysis and Optimization

    Managerial Economics: Economic Analysis and Optimization

    6-10 hrs
    Master complex economic analysis and optimization in this free online certificate course about managerial economics.
  • Certificate Managerial Economics - Oligopoly and Game Theory

    Managerial Economics - Oligopoly and Game Theory

    10-15 hrs
    Study oligopoly and game theory with this free online course to understand the behaviour of different economic markets.
  • Certificate Managerial Economics - Monopoly and Perfect Competition

    Managerial Economics - Monopoly and Perfect Competition

    3-4 hrs
    In this free online course, learn about perfect competition and monopolies, and how they operate in various markets.
  • Diploma Diploma in Managerial Economics - Market Theory

    Diploma in Managerial Economics - Market Theory

    10-15 hrs
    Study the theory of the market economy to equip yourself with useful tools and methods to boost your managerial skills.
  • Certificate Product Pricing in Managerial Economics

    Product Pricing in Managerial Economics

    10-15 hrs
    This free online course will teach you about product pricing to improve your understanding of business management.
  • Diploma Diploma in Optical Engineering

    Diploma in Optical Engineering

    10-15 hrs
    Learn about the functions of a Gaussian beam in optical systems and ray-tracing techniques from this free course.
  • Certificate Fundamentals of MATLAB and Diffractive Optics in Optical Engineering

    Fundamentals of MATLAB and Diffractive Optics in Optical Engineering

    4-5 hrs
    Learn about the fundamentals of MATLAB programming styles, Python, and diffractive optics with this free online course.
  • Certificate Introduction to Gaussian Beams in Optical Engineering

    Introduction to Gaussian Beams in Optical Engineering

    4-5 hrs
    Learn about the function, transformation, and application of the Gaussian beam in optical systems with this free course.
  • Certificate Fundamentals of Monochromatic and Chromatic Aberrations in Optical Engineering

    Fundamentals of Monochromatic and Chromatic Aberrations in Optical Engineering

    4-5 hrs
    Learn about aberrations, their impact on optical systems, and how to correct them with this free online course.
  • Certificate Fundamentals of Ray Tracing Matrix and Principal Planes in Optical Engineering

    Fundamentals of Ray Tracing Matrix and Principal Planes in Optical Engineering

    4-5 hrs
    Learn all about optical engineering and the fundamentals of the ray tracing matrix and principal planes.
  • Certificate Introduction to Optical Engineering

    Introduction to Optical Engineering

    4-5 hrs
    Sharpen your optical engineering skills and learn about optical design and optical systems with this free online course.
  • Diploma Diploma in Film Studies: The French Masters and Classic Hollywood Cinema

    Diploma in Film Studies: The French Masters and Classic Hollywood Cinema

    10-15 hrs
    Master key concepts of intertextuality and modernism by studying the French masters and classic Hollywood cinema..
  • Diploma Film Editing Techniques, Plots and Narratives

    Film Editing Techniques, Plots and Narratives

    10-15 hrs
    Master the key features of film-editing techniques, and creating plots and narratives in this free online cinema course.
  • Diploma Advanced Diploma in World Literature

    Advanced Diploma in World Literature

    20-30 hrs
    Discover the context and relationships of world literature and delve into some of its key works in this free course.
  • Diploma Diploma in Plant Cell Bioprocessing

    Diploma in Plant Cell Bioprocessing

    10-15 hrs
    Study the fundamental applications of plant cell technology and plant tissue culture in this free online course.
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