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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 Understanding Research Methods and Approaches

    Understanding Research Methods and Approaches

    5-6 hrs
    Tackle qualitative research methods, fieldwork, literature reviews and more in this free Development Studies course.
  • Certificate Developmental Studies - Indicators and Assessments

    Developmental Studies - Indicators and Assessments

    4-5 hrs
    Developmental indicators and assessments are used to track poverty reduction and gender equality in developing nations.
  • Diploma Diploma in the Foundations of Cognitive Robotics

    Diploma in the Foundations of Cognitive Robotics

    10-15 hrs
    In this free online course, learn what you need to develop a 'thinking' robot with its own artificial neural network.
  • Certificate Fundamentals in Cognitive Robotics

    Fundamentals in Cognitive Robotics

    5-6 hrs
    In this free online robotics course, learn the basic building blocks required to create a ‘thinking’ robot.
  • Diploma Diploma in Nanotechnology in Agriculture

    Diploma in Nanotechnology in Agriculture

    10-15 hrs
    In this free online course, study the applications of nanotechnology in modern-day agriculture practices.
  • Certificate Advancements in Food Processing and Nanotechnology

    Advancements in Food Processing and Nanotechnology

    1.5-3 hrs
    Learn about the process of preserving food products using nano-based additives with this free online course.
  • Diploma Advanced Diploma in Environmental Geomechanics

    Advanced Diploma in Environmental Geomechanics

    15-20 hrs
    This free course introduces you to the scope and importance of the emerging discipline of environmental geomechanics.
  • Certificate Understanding the Characterization of Geomaterials

    Understanding the Characterization of Geomaterials

    5-6 hrs
    Learn how to describe and classify materials that come from the earth with this free online geology course.
  • Certificate Great Works and Authors of World Literature

    Great Works and Authors of World Literature

    6-10 hrs
    This free course will teach you the role that literature has in bridging the gap between protest and democracy.
  • Certificate Introduction to Environmental Geomechanics

    Introduction to Environmental Geomechanics

    6-10 hrs
    Explore beneath the Earth’s surface as you learn about environmental geomechanics with this free online course.
  • Certificate Modern Literary Classics

    Modern Literary Classics

    6-10 hrs
    This free course will introduce you to classic references to literature and the typical modernist poem.
  • Certificate Worldwide Energy Sources

    Worldwide Energy Sources

    5-6 hrs
    This free online course explains the impact of different sources of energy on humanity and the planet we inhabit.
  • Diploma Diploma in Solar Energy

    Diploma in Solar Energy

    6-10 hrs
    Explore the enormous potential of solar energy and see how to make better use of sunlight with this free online course.
  • Certificate Introduction to Wind Energy

    Introduction to Wind Energy

    3-4 hrs
    What are the advantages and disadvantages related to harnessing the energy of the wind?
  • Certificate Introduction to Ocean and Geothermal Energy

    Introduction to Ocean and Geothermal Energy

    4-5 hrs
    Did you know we can harness green energy from the oceans, the Earth’s core and organic material from plants and animals?
  • Certificate Batteries as Alternative Energy Sources

    Batteries as Alternative Energy Sources

    3-4 hrs
    This free online course teaches you how the chemical energy stored in batteries is converted into electrical current.
  • Certificate Alternative Energy Sources

    Alternative Energy Sources

    5-6 hrs
    This free online course teaches you how to reap the environmental and industrial benefits of alternative energy sources.
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