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Communication Technologies

By Dr. R. Krishnamurthy   |   IIIT Tiruchirappalli
Learners enrolled: 72
This course equips students with key industry-aligned competencies. It provides a solid understanding of various analog and digital modulation techniques, along with the fundamentals of data communication. The curriculum also covers ultra–high-data-rate communication systems such as fiber-optic communication. In addition, advanced wireless communication technologies—including Wi-Fi, WiMAX, Bluetooth, and the Universal Serial Bus (USB)—will be explored.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type :
Language for course content : English
Duration : 8 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 3
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 26 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 5.5
Industry Details : Education and Training

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Course layout

  • Introduction to Communication Technologies

  • Analog Modulation Techniques

  • Digital Modulation Techniques

  • Pulse Modulation Techniques

  • Data Communication

  • Fiber Optic Communication

  • Advance Data Communication

Books and references

  1. Wayne Tomasi, Electronic Communication System, Prentice Hall of India, ISBN13:9780130494924.

  2. George F. Kennedy, Barnard Davis, Electronic Communication System, Tata McGraw Hill, ISBN 13:9780074636824.

  3. Keiser, Gerd, Optical communications essentials, McGraw- Hill, New Delhi-2003, ISBN13:9780071412049.

  4. Forouzan B.A., Data Communication & Networking, McGraw Hill Education; 5 editions, ISBN13: 978-1259064753.

Instructor bio

Dr. R. Krishnamurthy

IIIT Tiruchirappalli
Dr. Krishnamurthy Ramanujam is an Assistant Professor in Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Tiruchirappalli. He obtained his B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from St. Peters Engineering College affiliated to Anna University in 2005, and his M.E. in Telecommunications and Ph.D. in EE (Electrical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, in 2010 and 2015, respectively.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

 

Grading Policy:

 

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

 

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

 

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

 

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