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    Study finite element analysis (FEA) for engineering applications. Learn to use FEA software for simulating and analyzing physical phenomena.

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique du point matériel

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Physics, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Data Import/Export

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mecánica de materiales

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud Computing, Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Structural Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      744 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Verification And Validation, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      3D CAD Fundamental

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Vector Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Derivatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      工程圖學 3D CAD

      Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular finite element courses

    • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation: EDUCBA
    • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
    • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • 3D CAD Fundamental: National Taiwan University
    • Particle Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Vector Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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