Advanced Credit Program
Learn skills that matter. Earn credits that count. Explore industry-aligned certification courses and earn academic credits — absolutely free — before you even begin your university journey.
Overview
Advanced Credit Program
- Cost
- Courses worth ₹5,000, now ₹0
- Format
- Online
- Duration
- 1 week
- Earns
- One academic credit
What it is
About the Programme
Advanced Credit Program (ACP) at Chandigarh University is a structured learning pathway designed to build industry-relevant skills and academic readiness. Acting as a bridge between school and university, ACP gives learners an authentic taste of university-level learning even before they formally begin their university journey.
Through ACP, students can choose the course aligned with their interests and career aspirations, and complete it at their own pace. Each course is thoughtfully designed to provide conceptual understanding, practical exposure, and application-oriented learning, helping learners develop relevant skills in emerging domains.
Courses are delivered in collaboration with industry partners, and upon successful accomplishment of a course, learners earn one academic credit along with an industry-endorsed certificate, enhancing their academic profile and employability.
Courses
Course Catalogue
Listed 60 times across the tracks, because the foundation courses are open to everyone and appear under more than one.
40 courses. 8 of them are foundation courses, open to every track.
- Gen AI Literacy×4 — foundation course, offered under 4 tracks
- Introduction to AI×4 — foundation course, offered under 4 tracks
- Introduction to Machine Learning×4 — foundation course, offered under 4 tracks
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing and AWS Essentials
- Data Analytics and Visualization×2 — foundation course, offered under 2 tracks
- Data Science
- Programming in Python
- Basics of Java Programming
- Coding
- Creating Websites: A Beginner’s Guide
- Introduction to Blockchain Technology
- Introduction to Robotics
- Engineering Design: Using CAD/CAM
- Elements of Aeronautics
- Probability and Statistics×3 — foundation course, offered under 3 tracks
- Critical and Design Thinking×4 — foundation course, offered under 4 tracks
- Startups and Entrepreneurship×4 — foundation course, offered under 4 tracks
- Public Speaking×3 — foundation course, offered under 3 tracks
- Introduction to Cancer Biology
- Techniques in Molecular Biology
- Food & Industrial Microbiology
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Architectural Design Basics
- Sketching
- Digital Tools in Fashion Design
- Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Digital Content and Communication
- Radio Jockey
- Overview of Indian Legal System
- Digital Banking and Fintech Essentials
- Digital Trading Fundamentals
- Basics of Taxation and GST
- Project Management
- Fundamentals of Aviation Industry
- Fundamentals of Hospitality and Hotel Operations
- Tourism Management Essentials
- Cooking & Baking
- Basics of Microsoft Excel
- AI-Driven Lifestyle & Digital Health Management
Benefits
Programme Benefits
Gaining academic credits in advance through programs like ACP allows students to fast-track their education by reducing the course load during their regular degree. It also offers early exposure to core subjects, helping them build a strong academic foundation.
Objectives
Programme Objectives
To offer foundational learning pathways that help students build conceptual clarity and academic readiness before entering their formal degree programs.
- To offer foundational learning pathways that help students build conceptual clarity and academic readiness before entering their formal degree programs.
- To collaborate with industry partners in developing and delivering courses, ensuring learners gain exposure to current tools, practices, and real-world applications.
- To promote early skill development among youth by providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences that strengthen employability, innovation, and future career growth.
- Domain-Specific Specialisation
- Interactive Learning
- Industry Aligned Courses
- Passion Exposure
- Certifications
- Professional Mentorship
- Academic Credits
- Skill Enhancement
Why it exists
Vision & Mission
Vision
To establish a dynamic online platform dedicated to the holistic development of individuals through a diverse array of meticulously crafted courses tailored to ignite passions, enhance skills and cultivate their competencies leading to career progression and global recognition.
Mission
- Create an inclusive learning environment where individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds can access top-notch educational resources that cater to their unique interests and aspirations.
- Encourage the exploration of personal talents and passions as a pathway to self-discovery and fulfilment in every aspect of life.
- Fabricate strategic partnerships with fellow educational institutions and community stakeholders to champion a diverse array of online offerings.
- To provide globally recognized micro credentials which may be further integrated with their core academic record.
How to enrol
How to Enrol
Create your account
Register on the CUCET portal with your basic details.Log in with OTP
Use the OTP received on your registered mobile number.Open the Advanced Credit Program tab
Click “Advanced Credit Program”, then “Apply for ACP”. If you have registered before, click “Already Registered”.Choose your course preferences
Pick the courses aligned with your interests and career aspirations.
Questions about ACP
Advanced Credit Program
Chandigarh University, Lucknow – Kanpur Highway, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
