Free courses for students, with a certificate anyone can verify
Short lessons, a quiz and a free learning certificate on performance management, OKRs, labour codes, payroll, GST and data privacy. Made for BBA, BCom, MBA, CA/CS, BE/MCA and HR students in India.
A free programme of USR INFOTECH and USR AppsSix courses. Short lessons. One quiz each.
Pick what fits your degree. Finish the lessons, pass the quiz with 70%, and your certificate is ready in your account.
Performance Management (PMS) Foundations
Learn how goals, feedback, ratings, pay and fairness fit together in a performance management cycle for small Indian companies.
7 lessons · about 44 minutes · quiz and free certificate
OKRs and KPIs for Teams
Learn the difference between OKRs, KPIs and MBO, and how to write, score and track goals for a small team.
6 lessons · about 39 minutes · quiz and free certificate
India's Labour Codes
Understand the four Labour Codes: wages, industrial relations, social security and workplace safety, and what employers must do.
8 lessons · about 56 minutes · quiz and free certificate
Payroll Basics: PF, ESI, Gratuity, TDS
Learn how salary is built and paid: payslips, month-end cycle, PF, ESI, gratuity, TDS on salary and common payroll errors.
8 lessons · about 56 minutes · quiz and free certificate
Compliance and GST Basics
Learn the compliance calendar, GST types, invoices, input tax credit, returns, e-invoice and e-way bill, and good record-keeping.
8 lessons · about 57 minutes · quiz and free certificate
DPDP and Data Privacy Basics
Learn India's DPDP Act in plain English: roles, notice and consent, rights, children's data, security, breaches, penalties and a GDPR comparison.
7 lessons · about 51 minutes · quiz and free certificate
Where to start
| You study | PMS | OKRs and KPIs | Labour codes | Payroll | Compliance and GST | DPDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | Start | Start | Next | |||
| BCom | Next | Start | Start | Next | ||
| MBA | Start | Start | Next | Next | ||
| CA / CS | Next | Start | Start | Start | ||
| BE / MCA | Next | Start | Next | Start | ||
| HR (any degree) | Start | Next | Start | Start | Next |
How it works
How this helps your job search
The certificate shows you took the initiative and learned the basics. It is not a job guarantee. We show no salary figures and make no placement claims.
| Course | Entry roles that use it | Where such roles exist |
|---|---|---|
| Performance management (PMS) | HR Executive, Talent Management Associate, HR Business Partner Trainee, PMS Implementation Associate | HR teams, HR consulting firms, HR software companies |
| OKRs and KPIs | Business Analyst, Operations Associate, Strategy Associate, Customer Success Associate | Start-ups, SME operations teams, consulting and software companies |
| India's labour codes | HR Executive, Compliance Executive, HR Operations Associate, Payroll Associate | Manufacturing and services firms, staffing companies, compliance consultants |
| Payroll basics | Payroll Executive, Payroll Analyst, Accounts Executive, HR Operations Executive | Payroll firms, CA firms, shared-service centres, HRMS and payroll software companies |
| Compliance and GST | GST Executive, Accounts Executive, Compliance Executive, Audit Associate | CA and CS firms, company finance teams, tax-technology companies |
| DPDP and data privacy | Privacy Analyst (junior), Governance-Risk-Compliance Associate, Legal Associate, IT Audit Trainee | Law firms, IT and consulting companies, compliance teams, software companies |
Four ways to use it
- Add it under Licenses and certifications on LinkedIn.
- Put the verify link next to it on your resume.
- Prepare a two-minute story: what you learned and one example.
- Look at the USR internships. Learning first is optional and does not decide selection.
Employers can check it
Every certificate has an ID and a verify link. Type the ID below, or open the link from a LinkedIn profile.
Add it to LinkedIn in one click
After you pass, the app gives you an Add to LinkedIn profile button, a ready post and a picture of your certificate. The post asks people to follow USR INFOTECH and USR Apps.
Example post. The verify link in the real post carries your own certificate ID.
Private by design
We collect only your name and email, plus your college and degree if you choose. You decide whether your name shows on the verify page. You can delete everything in one click.
A USR Academy certificate is a learning certificate. It is not a degree, diploma, licence or accredited qualification, and it is not approved by UGC, AICTE or NSDC. Lessons are for learning and are not legal, tax or financial advice.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Every course, quiz and certificate costs ₹0 / $0. No card is asked for.
Is the certificate a degree or an accredited qualification?
No. It is a learning certificate. It shows what you learned and when. It is not a degree, diploma, licence or accredited qualification, and it is not approved by UGC, AICTE or NSDC.
Will it get me a job?
We cannot promise that. It shows initiative and a base of knowledge, and it gives you something real to talk about in an interview. Interviews and tests still decide.
Who can join?
Students and graduates in India who are 18 or older. We do not ask for your date of birth. You tick a box to confirm your age.
What data do you keep?
Your name and email, optionally your college and degree, and your progress, quiz tries and certificates. We never ask for your phone number, address, ID numbers, photo or location. You can delete your account any time and everything is removed.
How does verification work?
Anyone can open the verify link or type the certificate ID on this page. They see that it is valid, the course and the date. Your name appears only if you agree.
How long does a course take?
Lessons take about 40 to 55 minutes in total. The quiz has 20 questions and 20 minutes, and the pass mark is 70%. You get 3 tries a day for each course.
Does the certificate expire?
It has no expiry date, but it shows the month the content was written for. Rules change, so retake a course if the law has moved on.
Can my college use this?
Yes. Placement cells can share one link and see how it works on the college page.
Partners wanted
Colleges, placement cells, training firms and CA practices: partner with USR Academy. Write to apps@usrinfo.tech.