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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique du point matériel

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Physics, electromagnetics, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the Mechanical Designer Role

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering, Product Family Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production

    Beginner · 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 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (640) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Simulations, Image Analysis, Robotics, Experimentation, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Model Evaluation, Data Validation

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

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, 3D Assets, Building Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings

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

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique de Newton

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mechanics, Scientific Methods, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Vibrations, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    3D Reconstruction - Multiple Viewpoints

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Computer Vision, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Beginner · 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

  • 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

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Advanced Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Three Dimensional (3D) Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Derivatives

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

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

  • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Explore the Mechanical Designer Role: Dassault Systèmes
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
  • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • 3D Reconstruction - Multiple Viewpoints: Columbia University
  • Mécanique : Solide Indéformable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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