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Finite Element Courses

Finite Element courses can help you learn numerical methods, structural analysis, and material behavior principles. You can build skills in mesh generation, boundary condition application, and post-processing results. Many courses introduce tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, and COMSOL Multiphysics, that support simulating complex physical phenomena and validating design choices in engineering projects.


Popular Finite Element Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Material Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Computer-Aided Design, Experimentation, Process Analysis, Quantitative Research

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, 3D Modeling, Information Management, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Product Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Semiconductors

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

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    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Mecánica de materiales

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique du point matériel

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Physics, electromagnetics, 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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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Material Extrusion: Arizona State University
  • 工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎: National Taiwan University
  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
  • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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