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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


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    University of Michigan

    Digital Twins

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Internet Of Things, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Real Time Data, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Business

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Essentials of Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Materials science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Prototyping, Manufacturing Standards

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing and Production, Robotic Process Automation, Production Process, Automation, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Plant Operations and Management, Internet Of Things, Facility Management and Maintenance, Digital Transformation, Real Time Data, Augmented Reality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

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    Starweaver

    Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, User Interface (UI), Systems Integration, Scalability, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, 3D Modeling, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process

    4.8
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    University at Buffalo

    MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Heavy Manufacturing of Typical Static Equipment

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Management, Budget Management, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Change, Regulatory Requirements, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to battery-management systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Plan Execution, Manufacturing Operations, Technology Roadmaps, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, LinkedIn, Portfolio Management, Project Documentation, Analysis, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Twins: University of Michigan
  • Essentials of Additive Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Industry 4.0: PLM, Value Chain, and Smart Factory: L&T EduTech
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Robotics Process Automation for Smart Manufacturing : Starweaver
  • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering : University at Buffalo
  • Heavy Manufacturing of Typical Static Equipment: L&T EduTech
  • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity

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