Manufacturing courses can help you learn production planning, quality control, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing techniques. You can build skills in process optimization, inventory management, and equipment maintenance. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for design, ERP systems for resource planning, and Six Sigma methodologies for quality improvement, showing how these skills are applied in real-world manufacturing environments.

École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Operations, Operations, Branding, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Kaizen Methodology, Business Operations, Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Kanban Principles, Culture Transformation, Six Sigma Methodology, Management Training And Development, Complex Problem Solving, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Transformation, Environmental Monitoring, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Spatial Data Analysis, Robotic Process Automation, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Technology Roadmaps, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Physics, Physical Science, Industrial Design, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Routing Protocols, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment, Prototyping, Product Quality (QA/QC), New Product Development, Laboratory Procedures, Statistical Process Controls, Product Design, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Quality Management, Product Testing, Chemistry, Personal Care, Microbiology, Biology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Waste Minimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation Management, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Management, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Business, Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Materials science, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks