IGNOU has launched three (03) Certificate Programmes which shall be on offer through ONLINE mode from January, 2020 admission cycle, viz.,
- Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL) – (SOFL)
- Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL) – (SOFL)
- Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS) – (SOTHSM)
The registration can be done on the following link http://iop.ignouonline.ac.in/
The advantage of online mode is that a teacher is able to mentor each learner. Four quadrant approach is used for online mode. The material provided is rich and easy to comprehend. The learning content includes five hours of videos and associated reading material per credit which will strengthen the teaching learning process. The learner will be reached through modern ICT and 24×7 online support will be provided.
Programme Details
1. Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
In recent years tourism has developed as an industry employing large number of people. Numerous operational areas in tourism also offer immense opportunities for entrepreneurs to establish their own business – big or small. Yet Tourism Studies as an academic discipline is not very well developed. Opportunities for its study are also limited. A large number of the work force has had no formal study in various aspects of tourism. These programmes have been developed keeping in mind people who in future intend to make their career in some branch of tourism, or are already working in tourism related areas at various levels.
Eligibility for Admission: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: Hindi and English
Duration of the Programme: Minimum 6 Months; Maximum 1 year
Fee structure: Initial Launch fee: Rs. 1800 for full programme
| Course Code | Title of course | Credits |
| TS-1 | Foundation Course in Tourism | 8 |
| TS-2 | Tourism Development: Products, Operations and Case Studies | 8 |
| Dissertation | 4 |
Future Prospects: One may go for job in Travel and Tourism Industry or start own business in the area. For further studies one may go for Bachelor’s in Tourism Studies.
Programme Coordinator
Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya
Associate Professor
paramitaz@ignou.ac.in
Contact no. : 011-29571755, 08826669230
2. Certificate in Arabic Language (CAL)
This programme aims at acquainting the beginners with essential rudiments of the Arabic Language, and gradually and systematically inculcates in them an ability to speak, write and read the language with a certain degree of accuracy and confidence.
Eligibility for Admission: 10+2, Minimum 18 years of age
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration of the Programme: Minimum 6 Months; Maximum 1 year
Fee structure: Initial Launch fee: Rs. 1800 for full programme
| Course Code | Title of course | Credits |
| BAL 001 | Basics of Arabic | 8 |
| BAL-002 | Communication Skills | 8 |
| Project | 4 |
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Mohammad Saleem
Assistant Professor in Arabic
E-mail: saleem@ignou.ac.in
Contact no. 09013741887, 011-29571637
3. Certificate in Russian Language (CRUL)
The Certificate in Russian Language is six- month programme of 16 Credits. The programme aims at providing beginners with basics of Russian Language. The objective of the programme is to introduce learners to the basics of Russian grammar and phonetics so that they can read, write, listen and speak Russian in an accurate manner. The programme is bilingual (Russian/English) in medium. The Programme will enable learners to speak and write Russian with confidence in their daily communications.
Eligibility for Admission: 10+2, Minimum 18 years of age
Medium of Instruction: Russian and English
Duration of the Programme: Minimum 6 Months; Maximum 1 year
Fee structure: Initial Launch fee: Rs. 2500/= for full programme
| Course Code | Title of course | Credits |
| CRUL | Communication Skills-I | 8 |
| BAL-002 | Communication Skills-II | 8 |
| Project | 4 |
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Shivaji Bhaskar,
Assistant Professor (Russian)
Ph: 011-29571640 Mobile No: +91-9810018240 Email: shivajibhaskar@ignou.ac.in
Prospective learners can e-mail at coe@ignou.ac.in or call 011-29572324 for further information.