IGNOU Certificate Programs 2023 Courses, Fees, Duration, Eligibility

IGNOU Certificate Programs Details 2023

IGNOU Certificate Programs – Course Fee, Duration, Eligibility – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), one of the leading Universities in India offers high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The Open University offers high-quality, innovative and need-based programs at different levels, to all those who require them; IGNOU Programs are Cost effective and are offered through open and distance learning in the country.

IGNOU offers Certificate Programs in different streams as given below. These programs vary in duration. The course fee, eligibility and course details are also provided.

Given below are Admission Details to various Certificate Programs

IGNOU Certificate Courses after 10th

Certificate in Guidance

Eligibility: Teachers of recognized Institutions OR Pass in Matriculation/SSC
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,000/-

Certificate in Information Technology

Eligibility: 10th Pass OR SSC OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years

Fees: Rs.6,000/-Advanced Certificate in Information Security

Eligibility: 10th or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.5,400/-

Certificate Programme in Teaching of Primary School Mathematics

Eligibility: Adult with 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 1,800/-

Certificate in Sericulture

Eligibility: 10th pass out OR non-10th pass-out having two years experience in the field of sericulture. The experience certificate should be from the extension officials of the Dept of Sericulture/ Agriculture/ Extension/R ecognized NGOs/ Industry.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,200/-

Certificate in Water Harvesting & Management

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate in Russian Language

Eligibility: Minimum age 18 years. No formal qualification is required Class 10 level of English proficiency is desirable.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,500/- *

Certificate in First Aid

Eligibility: The programme is open for all those who have completed class 10^th examination
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 3,500/-

Certificate in Home Based Health Care

Eligibility: 10th pass (Matriculation)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 4,000/-

Certificate in Visual Arts – Applied Art

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,000/-

Certificate in Performing Arts – Theatre Art

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 4,000/-

Certificate in Performing Arts Hindustani Music

Eligibility: 10th pass (Program Delivery – Through Web Enabled Academic Support).
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,000/-

Certificate in Performing Arts Karnatak Music

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,000/-

Certificate in Performing Arts Bharatanatyam

Eligibility: 10th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,000/-

Certificate in Energy Technology and Management

Eligibility: 10th Pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 3,000/-

Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution (Electrical Technicians)

Eligibility: Electrical Technicians /Equivalent tradesman or manpower working in electricity/power sector, adults 8^th pass onwards, OR Candidates having 10th /12th /Degree/ Diploma/ ITI may apply
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3,600/-

IGNOU Certificate courses after 12th

Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 2,400/-*

Certificate in Apparel Merchandising

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 3000/-

Certificate in Library and Information Science

Eligibility: 10+2 Passed English. Students can write assignments and TEE in Hindi language also.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 3000/-

Certificate in Disaster Management

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,600/-

Certificate in Environmental Studies

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate Programme on Life and Thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1000/-

Certificate in Peace Studies and Conflict Management

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent (Those who don’t posses 10+2 qualification can also be admitted after clearing IGNOU’s preparatory programme.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 3500/-

Certificate Programme in NGO Management

Eligibility: 10+2 or Matriculate with at least 3 years of work experience in NGO sector
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,800/-

Certificate in Business Skills

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 3,200/-

Certificate in Communication & IT Skills

Eligibility: 10+2 pass with English as one of the subject
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.5,700/-

Certificate in Fashion Design

Eligibility: 10+2 (Senior Secondary)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5000/-

Certificate in Tourism Studies

Eligibility: 10+2 pass or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate Programme in Laboratory Techniques

Eligibility: 10+2 with Science subjects or equivalent OR pass in Higher Secondary with Science subjects or equivalent and one year of experience of working in a School/College/University science laboratory OR 10th pass or equivalent with Science subjects and two years experience of working in a School/College/University science laboratory
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,200/-

Certificate in HIV and Family Education

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs, 1000/-

Certificate in Tribal Studies

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 1000/-

Certificate in Organic Farming

Eligibility: 12th pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 4,800/-

Certificate in Beekeeping

Eligibility: 8th Pass or Professional Beekeepers
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,400/-

Certificate in Arabic Language

Eligibility: 10+2 or 18 years of age
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,800/-

Certificate in French Language

Eligibility: 10+2 and 18 years of age (minimum)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6,600/-

Certificate in Japanese Language

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge of English, Minimum 18 years of age.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5,500/- *

Certificate in Korean Language & Culture

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with knowledge of English, Minimum 18 years of age.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,500/-

Certificate in Spanish Language & Culture

Eligibility: 10+2 pass, with the knowledge of English
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.4,500/-

Certificate in German Language

Eligibility: Adults who have successfully completed 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2500/-

Certificate in Persian Language

Eligibility: 10+2 or 18 years of age
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 1,800/-

Certificate Programme in Yoga

Eligibility Class XII pass from any recognized board (any stream)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5000/-

Certificate in Health Care Waste Management

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3,000/-

Certificate in General Duty Assistance

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 6,000/-

Certificate in Geriatric Care Assistance

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Science.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6,500/-

Certificate in Phlebotomy Assistance

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Science
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.7,500/-

Certificate in Home Health Assistance

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6,000/-

Certificate in Smart City Development and Management

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass with Mathematics
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5000/-

Certificate Programme in Value Education

Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,800/-

Certificate in Community Radio

Eligibility: 10+2 pass or its equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 6,600/-

Certificate in Mobile Application Development

Eligibility: 10+2 or Equivalent, 10th pass with 2/3 year Diploma are also eligible
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5,000/-

Certificate in Solid Waste Management

Eligibility: 10+2 or its Equivalent
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3,600/-

Certificate in Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion

Eligibility: 10+2 English
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Sponsored by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Certificate in Gender in Law

Eligibility: 10+2 (in any discipline)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,500/-

Certificate in Gender Science

Eligibility: 10+2 (in any discipline)
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,500/-

IGNOU Certificate Course after Graduation

Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Law

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline or 4th and 5th year students of 5 year integrated LLB course who passed three years.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fee: 8,400/- *

Post Graduate Certificate in Patent Practice

Eligibility: Degree in Science/ Technology/Medicine, Law and Fourth & Fifth year students of integrated LL.B. Course who passed three years. Learners with experience in dealing with patents and technology transfer will be preferred.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 9,600/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Climate Change

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 3800/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6000/-

Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution

Eligibility: Engineering graduate OR Engineering Diploma Holders/ Science/Commerce/ Arts Graduates or equivalent with 2 years Management experience in power utilities or the electricity sector
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fee: Rs.5,500/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3,600/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University/ Institute
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3,600/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Information and Assistive Technologies for the Instructors of Visually Impaired

Eligibility: i) Bachelor degree in Computer Science from a recognized university (BCA/BSc-Computer Science) OR ii) Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university with diploma/certificate in Computer Science OR iii) Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university subject to the condition that PGCIATIVI will only be awarded after successfully completing the CIT programme from IGNOU.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs 6,000/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Bangla-Hindi Translation

Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,800/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Malayalam-Hindi Translation

Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,800/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Anuvaad evam Rupantaran mein Snatakottar Pramanpatra

Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.3000/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Management of CBRNE Disasters

Eligibility: MBBS (recognised by MCI). Only Indian Citizens would be considered
Duration: 6 months 2 years
Fees: Rs. 5,500/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Inventory Planning and Warehousing for Engineers

Eligibility: Graduate in Engineering
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 6,000/-

Post Graduate Certificate in Industrial Safety

Eligibility: Graduate in Engineering/Graduate in Science with any discipline
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 6,000/-

Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language

Eligibility: Graduation or 3 years of B.EL.ED or 2 years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate in Teaching of English as a Second Language

Eligibility: Graduation or 3 years of B.EL.ED or 2 years PTT, ETT or 10+2 with 2 years teaching experience
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.2,400/-

Certificate in Newborn and Infant Nursing

Eligibility: Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc. (N) or above
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6,600/-

Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Nursing

Eligibility: Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and above OR Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) /Female Health Worker (FHW)/Health Supervisor(HS)/ Lady Health Visitor (LHV)/Public Health Nurse (PHN).
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.6,600/-

Certificate in Adolescent Health and Counseling

Eligibility: Teacher who are teaching in primary, middle, secondary & higher secondary school or any graduates.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 2,000/-

Certificate in Gender, Agriculture and Sustainable Development

Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs. 3,800/-

Certificate in Rural Development

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 1,800/-

Certificate in Community Health

Eligibility: GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/PB B.Sc. Nursing/ Ayurveda Graduates with BAMS
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.15,000/-

Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,400/-

Certificate in Anti Human Trafficking

Eligibility: Any Graduate,10+2 with five years of experience in the related field/10th standard (after doing bridge course from IGNOU, they will be admitted).
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: Rs.1,400/-

Other Certificate Programmes

Certificate in Food and Nutrition

Eligibility: No formal qualification, Minimum age of 18 years as on the last date for receipt of Admission form.
Duration: Minimum 6 months Maximum 2 years
Fees: 1,900/-

Certificate in Professional Development of Teachers