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Structural Engineering Courses

Structural engineering courses can help you learn load analysis, material properties, design principles, and construction methods. You can build skills in seismic design, structural dynamics, and the use of finite element analysis for modeling. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD for drafting, SAP2000 for structural analysis, and Revit for building information modeling, showing how these skills are applied in real projects to ensure safety and efficiency in construction.


Popular Structural Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.7 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

    ★ 4.9 (430) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Image Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Physics, Engineering Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (124) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

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

    ★ 4.8 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (378) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Integral Calculus, Basic Electrical Systems

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Spring - Ecosystem and Core

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Integration Testing, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Context Management

    ★ 3.8 (455) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Creative Content Creation Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Video Production, Content Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Editing, ChatGPT, Marketing Design, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Strategy, Animations, Storytelling, Branding, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.4 (385) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, AI Integrations, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Context Management, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (354) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Psychology, Content Creation, Digital Communications, Music

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Environment and Resource Management

    ★ 4.7 (451) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular structural engineering courses

  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest
  • Creative Content Creation Toolkit: Coursera
  • Vibe Coding Essentials - Build Apps with AI: Scrimba

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