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Single Courses - Upskill Smarter (SC) from scdl

Gain in-demand expertise through flexible, 3-month courses that blend academic depth with practical application—perfect for career advancement or skill transition.

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These programs are ideal for working professionals seeking targeted skill enhancement, fresh graduates looking to build job-ready expertise, and entrepreneurs aiming to strengthen domain-specific knowledge.

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At SCDL, our single certificate courses are more than just short-term learning programs—they are strategic tools for career acceleration and professional upskilling in today’s fast-paced job market. Whether you're looking to master Advanced Instructional Design, understand the legal framework of Cyber Law, or build expertise in Cloud Computing and Machine Learning, our 3-month online courses offer the flexibility and focus you need.
These courses span essential domains—from Financial Management and Human Resource Management (HRM) to modern competencies like R Programming, Python, and Strategic Management—ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Each course is meticulously designed to deliver both conceptual clarity and real-world application, helping you become a versatile and future-ready professional.
With the added benefit of credit transfer to longer programs at SCDL and the freedom to learn at your own pace, our single courses are ideal for working professionals, fresh graduates, and entrepreneurs. Join SCDL’s single-course community and take the next step in your growth journey—learn more, do more, become more.

Objectives of the Program:

Equip learners with domain-specific knowledge in high-demand fields.

Equip learners with domain-specific knowledge in high-demand fields.

Enhance practical skills through structured, application-oriented content.

Enhance practical skills through structured, application-oriented content.

Provide career-focused education for working professionals and graduates.

Provide career-focused education for working professionals and graduates.

Enable learners to explore emerging technologies and management practices.

Enable learners to explore emerging technologies and management practices.

Foster multi-disciplinary growth across business, technology, and legal domains.

Foster multi-disciplinary growth across business, technology, and legal domains.

Support lifelong learning with credit-transfer opportunities to longer programs.

Support lifelong learning with credit-transfer opportunities to longer programs.

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Highlights

Highlights of the SC Course from Symbiosis

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3-month short-term programs curated by industry and academic experts

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100% online, self-paced learning with flexible access anytime, anywhere

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Wide range of subjects—from finance and IT to HR and strategy

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Credit transfer facility to relevant PG programs at SCDL

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Ideal for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and graduates

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Affordable and high-impact courses to boost your resume instantly

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Eligibility

Looking to enrol in an online Short-term Single Course from Symbiosis? You must be:

  • Bachelor's degree holder / Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.

  • International / SAARC Graduate from a recognised/accredited University / Institution.

  • Students who have appeared for final year of examination of their bachelor's degree program and are awaiting results can also apply, subject to successfully completing their bachelor's degree program/graduation within the time period specified by SCDL.

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Duration & Validity

  • Program Duration: 3 Months each course

  • Registration Period Validity: 6 Months

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Program Structure

1. Advanced Instructional Design

Design Smarter Learning with Modern Instructional Strategies

Master the art and science of instructional design with advanced models, tools, and learning technologies.
Understand learning theories, Bloom’s taxonomy, and e-learning best practices.
Ideal for educators, corporate trainers, and content developers.

2. Cloud Computing

Get Future-Ready with Cloud Computing Foundations

Understand cloud architecture, virtualisation, and key platforms like Aneka.
Gain hands-on insights into parallel, distributed, and concurrent computing.
A must for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts stepping into cloud tech.

3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Strengthen Business Growth with CRM Strategies

Learn how to manage customer relationships, loyalty, and data-driven retention.
Covers CRM tools, services marketing, and sales force automation.
Ideal for sales, marketing, and customer experience professionals.

4. Cyber Law in Corporate Practice

Navigate Cyber Laws in the Digital Business World

Explore Indian IT Act provisions, cybercrime laws, and landmark cases.
Learn legal implications of e-commerce, data breaches, and digital policies.
Essential for legal professionals, compliance officers, and tech leaders.

5. Financial Management

Master Financial Principles for Smart Business Decision-Making

Build a strong foundation in financial statements, budgeting, and capital structure.
Learn ratio analysis, working capital, and dividend policies for real-world application.
Ideal for aspiring managers and finance professionals across industries.

6. Guidance & Counselling

Support Growth Through Effective Guidance and Counselling Skills

Understand counselling techniques, vocational guidance, and managing special issues.
Build core skills like parental counselling and social-emotional development.
Designed for educators, HRs, and individuals in support roles.

7. Human Resource Development

Build Strategic HRD Skills for Workplace Success

Learn training needs analysis, performance appraisal, and career development tools.
Explore modern training techniques, HR audit, and feedback systems.
Perfect for HR professionals and learning & development specialists.

8. Human Resource Management

Become a Pro in End-to-End HRM Practices

Master recruitment, training, succession planning, and HR audits.
Understand modern HR trends, IT industry practices, and TQM tools.
Suitable for aspiring HR managers and business professionals.

9. Industrial Relations and Labour Laws

Navigate India’s Labour Laws and Industrial Relations Effectively

Learn about industrial disputes, grievance handling, and trade unions.
Understand protective, regulative, and wage-related labour legislation in depth.
Best suited for HR officers, IR specialists, and legal professionals.

10. Instructional Design

Design Engaging Learning Experiences with Proven ID Techniques

Master instructional design fundamentals, from learning theories to storyboard scripting.
Explore content creation, objective framing, and effective writing styles.
Ideal for trainers, educators, and e-learning content developers.

11. Instructional Design for Business Communication

Build Learning Tools that Drive Business Communication Goals

Learn ID strategies, rapid authoring tools, and communication-centric learning design.
Explore Articulate 360, business docs, and strategic instructional planning.
Perfect for L&D professionals and corporate trainers.

12. Introduction to Creative Writing in Business Communication

Write Creatively for Business, Marketing, and Media Success

Sharpen your skills in persuasive writing across sales, social, and print media.
Learn sentence flow, impactful conclusions, and expressive content creation.
Great for marketers, content writers, and communication professionals.

13. Introduction to Financial Analytics

Uncover Financial Insights Through Data and Analytics Tools

Understand financial frameworks, fintech, and automation with analytics tools.
Learn how governance and data availability impact financial decisions.
Designed for finance professionals entering the analytics domain.

14. Introduction to R Programming

Get Hands-On with R for Data and Statistical Analysis

Master data structures, functions, loops, and object-oriented programming in R.
Learn to visualise, debug, and handle data with parallel computing.
Ideal for beginners in data science and analytics.

15. Machine Learning with R and Python

Learn ML Using R and Python — From Basics to Deployment

Explore supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, clustering, and data viz.
Get hands-on with scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Spark, and web scraping.
Best suited for aspiring ML engineers and data scientists.

16. Marketing Management

Master Strategic Marketing from Segmentation to Pricing

Understand market research, consumer behaviour, and integrated marketing strategies.
Learn pricing, positioning, distribution, and communication techniques.
Ideal for marketing professionals and business decision-makers.

17: Material Management

Streamline Procurement and Inventory with Expert Strategies

Master the complete lifecycle of materials—from planning and purchasing to inventory and storage. Learn best practices in sourcing, JIT systems, logistics, and department evaluation. Ideal for professionals in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain roles.

18: Performance & Potential Management

 Drive Excellence with Proven Performance Systems

Explore how to set clear goals, conduct appraisals, and develop high-performing teams. Understand feedback, coaching, and 360-degree reviews to unlock potential. Perfect for HR professionals and managers aiming to boost employee productivity.

19: Operations Management

Master End-to-End Operations for Maximum Efficiency

Delve into production methods, plant layout, quality control, and Six Sigma. This course blends traditional manufacturing with service sector strategies for holistic operations management. Ideal for engineers, production leads, and process managers.

20: Project Management (IT)

Lead Software Projects with Precision and Confidence

Gain practical skills in planning, executing, and monitoring IT projects using global best practices. Learn scope, cost, quality, team, and risk management along with modern tools like SCM. Ideal for aspiring IT project managers and tech leads.

21: Python Programming

Build Coding Confidence with Hands-on Python Training

Master Python fundamentals, data structures, OOP, and GUI development in one compact course. Learn to handle errors, debug effectively, and manage real-world data. Perfect for beginners and professionals looking to upskill in Python.

22: Sales and Distribution Management

Boost Sales Strategy and Channel Efficiency

Understand the full spectrum of sales—from planning and motivation to forecasting and evaluation. Learn how distribution networks, warehousing, and logistics drive business growth. Great for sales executives, retail managers, and entrepreneurs.

23: Research Methodology and Statistical Quantitative Methods

Master Research Design and Data-Driven Decision Making

Learn how to design research, collect data, and apply quantitative tools like correlation, probability, and game theory. Gain insights into surveys, sampling, and hypothesis testing. Ideal for students, analysts, and early-stage researchers.

24: Strategic Management

Drive Business Success with Strategic Thinking Skills

Explore the end-to-end strategy process—from SWOT and environmental analysis to implementation and evaluation. Learn corporate-level strategies and decision-making frameworks. Perfect for future managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs.

Program Curriculum
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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities after completing SCDL’s single courses are vast and diverse, depending on the domain you choose to specialise in. From roles in project management, sales, HR, finance, business analytics, and marketing to opportunities in tech fields like Python programming, cloud computing, and machine learning, each course equips you with in-demand skills sought by top employers. These short-term certifications enhance your employability, open doors to lateral shifts, promotions, or freelance projects, and build a strong foundation for advanced roles. Whether you're entering the job market or aiming for career progression, these programs offer a competitive edge across industries.

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Fees

Application Form Fee

The application form fee for all applicants is: ₹ 1200/-

Note: Application fee is non-refundable.

Program Fee Payment

Students have to pay the program fees as per below specified timelines.

One Time Full Payment:

Pay full fee in one instalment immediately after grant of admission & avail timely benefits of the program.

General: ₹ 10,000/-
Defence: ₹ 10,000/-
International: ₹ 17,000/-
SAARC: ₹ 15,000/-

Note

Exam fees is not included in program fee. Pay Exam fees separately. Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. Exam fees is non-refundable and non-transferable. SCDL does not accept any type of fee in cash.

Mode of Payments

  • Online: Students can pay application form fee, program fee and all exam fees online. OR

  • Demand Draft: Students can pay program and all exam fees via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of

“The Director SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune.

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How to Apply

STEP 1

Purchase an Application Form

  • Click on Sign Up and first register on the SCDL Apply Online Portal

  • Login to purchase application form & fill it up

  • Application Forms are available online and offline

  • Pay course fee immediately after purchasing form and reserve your seat

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STEP 2

Registration

  • Upload your passport size recent colour photograph, Govt. Photo Identity Proof, Academic Records, your signature & Work Exp. Certificates

  • Applicants applying under Defence Category have to produce: Proof of service certificate / discharge book / dependent certificate

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STEP 3

Fee Payment

  • Submit your complete program fee immediately from your Apply Online login or your Student Login as per timelines specified and confirm your seat.

  • Exam fee is not included in program fee.

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Prof. Shraddha Shinde

MBA ( Finance, HR) | B. Com | PhD (Perusing)
Assistant Professor Academic Experience: 15 years Industry Experience: 1 year Research Areas : • Finance • Human Resource Management
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Prof. Vijay H. Masarkar

PhD (Perusing) NET (HR), MBA, SET (Mgt.), B.Com, MIRPM, ADCSSAA, PGDLS (MLS)
Academic Experience: 21 Years Industry Experience: 5.5 Years Research Areas : • Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Industrial and Labour Laws • Organisational Development and Change Management.
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Prof. Dr. Padmapriya Irabatti

Ph.D. in Management, M.Phil. in Commerce and Management, PRINCE 2 project management Professional, MBA in Marketing, B.Sc. Mathematics.
Designation: Professor - Business Management Academic Experience: 21 years Industry experience: 7 years. Research and expertise areas: • Marketing Management • Strategic management • Research methodology • Online education • Entrepreneurship Development • Project management
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Prof. Pallavi Mahesh Ligade

MPM | LLM | B. Com | PhD (Pursuing)
Assistant Professor Academic Experience: 18 years Research Areas : • Law • Commerce • Management
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Prof. Prashant B. Ubarhande

Ph.D. | MBA | NET
Associate Professor Academic Experience: 16 Years Research Areas: • Credit Analysis, • Financial Analysis, • Risk Management and • Learning Analytics
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Prof. Yogita Gupta

Ph.D. | M.P.M. | M.com | D.T.L. | G.D.C.A. | D.C.A.
Associate Professor Academic Experience: 21 Years Research Areas: • Human Resource • Marketing
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Prof. Vivek Ware

M.E. (Computer Engineering) | B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
Assistant Professor Academic Experience: 12 Years Industry Experience: 06 Months Research Areas: • Computer Science • Data Science

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