IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) are offering free courses in various fields such as business, finance, artificial intelligence, and marketing. These courses can be accessed through the SWAYAM portal, making high-quality education available to all.
If you are looking to improve your skills, here is a list of 10 free courses offered by IIMs that you can enroll in right now.
1. Business Communication Essentials – IIMB
This course helps improve communication skills by addressing challenges and providing techniques to overcome them.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Exam Date: May 18, 2025
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
2. Banking and Financial Markets: A Risk Management Perspective – IIMB
This course covers how to measure and manage credit risk, interest rate risk, operational risk, and foreign exchange risk.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
3. Advanced Topics in Organizational Behaviour – IIMS
This course focuses on understanding individual and group behavior dynamics in organizations.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Exam Date: May 17, 2025
4. Strategic Financial Management: Managing for Shareholder Value – IIMB
Learn about financial statements, valuation, investment decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
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Duration: 8 weeks
5. Valuation and Creating Sustainable Value – IIMB
This course explains various valuation methods, including practical examples and key financial terms.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
6. Digital Marketing – IIMB
Understand key aspects of digital marketing, including customer experience, social media marketing, and inbound/outbound marketing.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
7. HRM Strategy Execution – IIMA
This course highlights the role of Human Resource Management as a strategic tool for organizations.
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
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Instructor: Aditya Christopher Moses
8. Data-Driven Marketing Decision Making – IIMV
Learn how to use market intelligence and analytics for effective marketing decisions and strategies.
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Duration: 8 weeks
9. Financial Accounting and Analysis – IIMB
Gain knowledge on financial statements, accounting standards, and analysis techniques.
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Duration: 6 weeks
10. Generative AI and Large Language Models – IIMB
This course covers fundamental concepts, applications, and deep learning techniques for generative AI algorithms.
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Duration: 8 weeks
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Enrollment Deadline: February 28, 2025
How to Enroll?
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Visit the SWAYAM portal (https://swayam.gov.in/).
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Search for the course you are interested in.
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Click on ‘Enroll’ before the deadline.
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Start learning at your own pace!
Why Take These Courses?
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Completely Free – No cost for enrollment or learning.
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Learn from Top IIM Professors – Gain valuable insights from India’s top management institutes.
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Boost Your Career – Enhance skills in finance, business, marketing, and AI.
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Flexible Learning – Study at your own convenience and get certified.