Mechanics Courses
Mechanics courses can help you learn the principles of motion, forces, energy, and momentum, along with their applications in practical work. You can build skills in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and mathematical modeling, that support understanding complex systems. Many courses introduce tools such as simulation software and graphing calculators, which aid in visualizing concepts and performing calculations, allowing you to apply mechanics in fields like engineering, robotics, and physics.
Popular Mechanics Courses and Certifications
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Virtual Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Integration, Model Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Verification And Validation, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Control Systems, Animations, Process Driven Development, Engineering, Design Specifications, Matlab
ISAE-SUPAERO
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Human Factors, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Safety Standards, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Structural Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization
UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation
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Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Process Control, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Algorithms, Engineering Calculations, Physics
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Precision Medicine, Generative AI, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Control Systems, Model Optimization, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, AI Workflows, Robotics, Deep Learning, Medical Imaging
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Building Design, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Construction Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design, 3D Modeling
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Practices, Civil Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling
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Best free Mechanics courses
High-quality free Mechanics courses you can start today.
- Introduction to Engineering MechanicsGeorgia Institute of TechnologyMixed1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to PlanetsUNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)Beginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
- Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a SpoilerCourseraBeginnerLess Than 2 HoursFree
Best Mechanics courses from Rice University
Top-rated Mechanics courses offered by Rice University on Coursera.
- Introduction to MechanicsRice UniversityIntermediate1 - 3 MonthsRice University
- Physics 101 - Forces and KinematicsRice UniversityIntermediate1 - 4 WeeksRice University
Best Mechanics certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Mechanics from top universities and companies.
- Fundamentals of Flight mechanicsISAE-SUPAEROBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and ControlNorthwestern UniversityIntermediate3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- AI for Mechanical EngineersUniversity of MichiganIntermediate1 - 3 MonthsSpecialization
