Education is the most important element that not only changes the evolution of the nation, but changes your own struggling situation, and use to fight with problems. It explores new ideas which in turn generate creativity, resulting in the development of the society and the nation as a whole. In a learning situation, the thing that matters the most is “are you following the things that you’re learning? Without learning it is impossible to grow in career and business.

In the existing education system, one can go for offline courses/Regular courses and online courses. Regular courses have been very relevant in the teaching-learning process. Eye contact between teachers and taught put a great impact on the student’s behavior. Physical presence and mutual interaction among the students in the presence of teachers have a great scope of improvement and to take corrective measures. But in addition to regular courses, one has to build technical and non-technical skills where the presence of a teacher does not matter that much and in this respect online courses become important. More flexibility and freedom in career advancement, self-motivation and time management skills for curious learners, more choice of courses depending on the interest of learner, communication with professionals of different fields and development of technical skills are some of the advantages of online courses. If one wants to build communication skills, get social respect, time management, wealth management, and leadership skills, online courses provide opportunities.

In this context, the nature of courses and the institutions, designing the course plays a very significant role. The institution designing the course should be reputed and the faculty should be shined personality in the relevant field. The shined personality is the evidence of a successful career and profession. National Program on Technical Enhancement Learning(NPTEL)and Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) are the programs in which experts from IIT’s and Indian Institute of Science are contributing a lot in designing online courses. Developing the concepts from grass root level to the latest development in the field has been the main objective of these courses.

SGT University Gurugram provides an opportunity for students to opt for online courses along with their regular courses. It is the active local chapter of the NPTEL & SWAYAM program. Students and Faculty who are curious learners are enrolling and making the mark in qualifying the examinations. On line certification from IIT’s not only improves your profile but knowledge gained on going through these courses proves to be very helpful in your promotion and placement. These courses are considered under the Faculty Development Program in career advancement scheme as per UGC Guidelines and so teachers may update their knowledge in the field of interest and also take credit for Faculty Development Program (FDP).

Dr. R.C. Sharma
Professor & Head
Department of Physics,

Faculty of Applied and Basic Sciences
SGT University, Gurugram