Top 6 Government online certificate course providers in India

Several government bodies in India offer online certificate programs, ideal for beginners aiming to learn basic skills from scratch.

These courses are designed to provide high-quality education using advanced teaching methods and are often available for free.

Here's the list of government online certificate course providers in India.

SWAYAM - It offers interactive courses prepared by top educators across India. These courses feature video lectures, reading material, self-assessment tests and online discussion forums. The courses use multimedia and state-of-the-art technology to enrich the learning experience.

AICTE - Established in 1945 as a national advisory body, AICTE offers self-paced and international courses. Prestigious universities such as IIT Bombay, Jadavpur University and the Indian Council of Medical Research provide online courses through AICTE.

NPTEL - Launched in 2003, it is a collaborative project involving seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IISc Bangalore. It offers over 600 courses in 22 categories, aimed at promoting high-quality education.

IGNOU offers a variety of online courses across Science, Commerce, and Finance. It provides around 228 certificate, diploma, degree, and doctoral programs, catering to out-of-school students.

CEC - Established by the UGC, it combines television and information communication technology to meet higher education needs. Universities like Banaras Hindu University and the University of Mumbai offer certified courses through CEC.

IIM Bangalore - One of India's premier management institutes, IIM Bangalore offers free courses in areas such as Strategic Management and Marketing Essentials. Certification exams are available for a fee of Rs 750 per subject.