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Mechanical Courses

Mechanical courses can help you learn the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and mechanical design. You can build skills in computer-aided design (CAD), prototyping, and systems analysis. Many courses introduce tools like SolidWorks and MATLAB, that support modeling and simulating mechanical systems, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical scenarios such as product development and engineering analysis.

Popular Mechanical Courses and Certifications


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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Digital Communications, Control Systems, Vibrations, Structural Analysis, Digital Transformation, Digital Analysis, Communication Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Collaborative Software, Technology Strategies, Model Optimization, Conceptual Design

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    Arizona State University

    Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Process Engineering, Mechanics, Reliability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Control, Human Factors, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Manufacturing and Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Project Scoping, Finance, Feasibility Studies, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Differential Equations, Physical Science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Physical Science, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

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    MathWorks

    Electrified Systems Design Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Three-Phase, Machine Controls, Systems Integration, Simulations, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Data Import/Export, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Performance Tuning, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II: Arizona State University
  • Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment: University at Buffalo
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation: Rice University
  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera

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