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Manufacturing Courses

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.

Popular Manufacturing Courses and Certifications


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Definición y Medición

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (214) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    CAD/BIM技術與應用

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, Process Modeling, Autodesk, Engineering Documentation, Diagram Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Estimating, Engineering Practices, Civil and Architectural Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (361) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (119) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Process Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Probability & Statistics, Probability, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4.9 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    The Meat We Eat

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Production Process, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (210) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Application

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Construction, Building Design, 3D Assets, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    ★ 4.8 (165) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Communication Systems, Electronics Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Digital Communications, Restful API, Electrical Engineering, Web Applications, Telecommunications, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing

    ★ 4.8 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Incrementar - Parte 2 y Controlar

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Production Process, Process Improvement, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Management Reporting, Production Schedule

    ★ 4.9 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

    ★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular manufacturing courses

  • Definición y Medición: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • CAD/BIM技術與應用: National Taiwan University
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • The Measure Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
  • 3D CAD Application: National Taiwan University
  • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota

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