Thermodynamics courses can help you learn the laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion processes. You can build skills in analyzing thermodynamic cycles, calculating efficiency, and applying concepts to real-world systems like engines and refrigerators. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB for simulations, as well as software for modeling thermodynamic processes, enabling you to visualize and solve complex problems in engineering and physical sciences.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Hydraulics, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Vibrations, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Process Engineering, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanics, Electronics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Informatics, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physical Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks