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Computer Science Student Seeking Online Courses: Is SWAYAM a Good Option?

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Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Aug 04, 2024

Dr Dipankar Dutta is an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department at the University Institute of Technology, the University of Burdwan, West Bengal.
He has 27 years of experience and his interests include AI, data science, machine learning, pattern recognition, deep learning and evolutionary computation.
Aside from his responsibilities at the college, he also delivers lectures and conducts webinars.
Dr Dipankar has published 25 papers in international journals, written book chapters, attended conferences, served as a board observer for WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) exams and as a counsellor for engineering college admissions in West Bengal. He helps students choose the right college and stream for undergraduate, masters and PhD programmes.
A senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE), he holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and a an MTech degree in computer technology from Jadavpur University.
He completed his PhD in engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BE College).... more

Question by Manish on Aug 04, 2024Hindi

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Sir, Can you advise about some online course which my son can pursue alongside his BTECH CSE course for updating his skills. I have come across a website named "SWAYAM" providing a wide range of courses. Is it good enough.

Ans: SWAYAM is a reputable platform offering a wide range of online courses developed by top Indian institutions like IITs, IIMs, and NITs. NPTEL are another one. Courses are free. You have to pay when you want to get certificates by giving exam. That is also very nominal.
Additionally, other platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udacity also offer specialized courses.
Your son can do DS course from IIT Chennai
May I know in which year is he now?

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I’m sorry to say that education is not like a vegetable market or a biryani stall; it's not something that can be resolved in a single day. Education is about building a career.

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Hello Sir, My name is Prashanth Kulkarni. I had joined a company at the age of 59, and the company started deducting my PF and also they made contribution to EPS also. Which I came to know that the EPS ceases at the age of 58. I resigned from the company and have applied for PF refund after cooling period. Now my claim is being rejected for want of clarification of EPS contribution after the age of 58. Please advise. Thanks and regards, Prashanth Kulkarni.

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