The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have collaborated with the Ministry of Education’s SWAYAM platform to offer a variety of free online courses. These courses are designed to provide quality education to learners across the country, covering topics from strategic management to entrepreneurship. Below is a curated list of ten notable free courses offered by IIMs on the SWAYAM portal:
- Strategic Management
Offered by IIM Bangalore, this course delves into the fundamentals of strategic management, focusing on how businesses can achieve and sustain competitive advantage. The curriculum covers industry analysis, internal resource evaluation, and strategic positioning. It’s structured over six weeks and includes video lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions.
onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in - New Age Business Models
This six-week course from IIM Bangalore explores contemporary business models such as platforms, marketplaces, aggregators, and Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) enterprises. Designed by entrepreneur and adjunct faculty K. Ganesh, the course features insights from industry leaders like Paytm’s Shekar Sharma and Mensa Brands’ Ananth Narayan. The course is available on the SWAYAM platform.
aajtakcampus.in - Financial Accounting and Analysis
IIM Bangalore offers this course to help learners understand the principles of financial accounting and how to analyze financial statements. The course covers topics like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis, providing a solid foundation for financial decision-making. - Marketing Management
This course from IIM Bangalore introduces the core concepts of marketing, including market research, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing planning. Learners will gain insights into creating value for customers and developing effective marketing strategies. - Operations Management
Offered by IIM Bangalore, this course focuses on the design and management of production and service processes. Topics include process analysis, quality management, and supply chain coordination, aiming to enhance operational efficiency. - Corporate Finance
This course provides an overview of corporate finance principles, including capital budgeting, risk assessment, and capital structure decisions. Offered by IIM Bangalore, it equips learners with the tools to make informed financial decisions in a corporate setting. - Organizational Behavior
IIM Bangalore’s course on organizational behavior examines how individuals and groups interact within organizations. Topics include motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture, aiming to improve managerial effectiveness. - Business Analytics and Data Mining Modeling Using R
This course introduces learners to business analytics and data mining techniques using the R programming language. Offered by IIM Bangalore, it covers data exploration, predictive modeling, and clustering methods applicable to real-world business problems. - Entrepreneurship: Do Your Venture
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, this course from IIM Bangalore guides learners through the process of developing a startup idea into a viable business. It covers opportunity identification, business model creation, and pitching to investors. - Managing Innovation
This course explores the strategies and processes involved in managing innovation within organizations. Offered by IIM Bangalore, it addresses topics like idea generation, innovation ecosystems, and the commercialization of new products and services.
These courses are accessible through the SWAYAM platform, providing flexible learning opportunities for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. Enrollment details, course durations, and certification criteria are available on the respective course pages.
