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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 Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Energy and Utilities, Verification And Validation, Network Analysis

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Production Management, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Public Health, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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)

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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Hardware Design, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Systems Integration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Quality Management, Operations, Process Management, Inventory Management, Business Operations, Quality Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Control, Performance Metric, Process Analysis, Business Process, Inventory and Warehousing, Administration, Production Management, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Business Administration, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Production Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Product Development using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Design Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University at Buffalo

    Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Machine Controls, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Risk Control, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Interaction Design, Animations, Digital Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera
  • Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment: University at Buffalo
  • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo

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