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Kinematics Courses

Kinematics courses can help you learn the principles of motion, including displacement, velocity, and acceleration, as well as the equations that govern these concepts. You can build skills in analyzing motion graphs, solving problems related to projectile motion, and understanding the effects of forces on movement. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software and graphing calculators that help visualize and calculate motion, making it easier to apply these concepts in practical scenarios such as engineering design and robotics.

Popular Kinematics Courses and Certifications


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Data Modeling, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Practices, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Management

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Process Control, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Torque (Physics)

    ★ 4.8 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Physics, Structural Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (747) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique : Solide Indéformable

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (34) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Rigid Body Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus

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

  • N

    Northwestern University

    현대 로봇공학, 강좌 1: 로봇 동작의 기초

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Software, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Matlab, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Other Programming Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Vibrations, Safety Standards, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Physical Science, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanics, Physics, Scientific Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Physical Science, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Mécanique : Solide Indéformable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Rigid Body Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • 현대 로봇공학, 강좌 1: 로봇 동작의 기초: Northwestern University
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation : Rice University
  • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO

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