- IIT Kharagpur has launched free online courses for students
- It is offering courses on cloud computing.
- It is a 12-week-long course
IIT Kharagpur has announced a 12-week-long free online course. The course will be on cloud computing. It aims to introduce the different aspects of cloud computing, including fundamentals, management issues, security challenges, and future research trends.
It is a great opportunity for a student who is interested in getting real-life experience in computing and is motivated to learn and grow. The courses are a good way to get an education from reputed institutions. The course is an AICTE-approved FDP course.
Here Are All The Details
Who Can Apply
- The online course is open for students both at UG and PG levels
- researchers can also apply for the course
Eligibility
- Those opting for the course should have a basic understanding of computer architecture and organization, and networking.
- The courses are for students and researchers in streams like computer science engineering, electronics and communication engineering, electrical engineering, systems, and programming.
How To Apply
- Those interested can enroll in the course by clicking the ‘Join’ button on the official website
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- Students can sign in using Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or SWAYAM accounts.
Important Dates
- Course enrolment – Open now
- Enrolment ends – on 1 August 2022
- Course duration – 25 July 2022 to 14 October 2022
- Exam date – 30 October 2022
There will be an optional exam for those requiring a certificate after the completion of the course. Those who need a certificate must register and write the exam at any of the designated exam centers.
The exam fee is Rs 1,000.
Certificates will be issued based on assignment and exam scores.
Criteria To Get A Certificate
- Average assignment score = 25% of the average of the best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
- Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100
- Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score
- You will be eligible for a certificate only if the average assignment score >=10/25 and the exam score >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.
For more details on the topics covered and the eligibility criteria for receiving a certificate, go through the official website description.
