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Thermodynamics Courses

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.

Popular Thermodynamics Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing

    4.6 stars, 396 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (396) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Interplay Learning

    Temperature, Pressure, and Heat

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Systems Of Measurement, Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Test Equipment, System Monitoring, Physics, Facility Management and Maintenance, Physical Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

    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

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    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

    4.6 stars, 58 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    4.5 stars, 750 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (750) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (262) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Hydraulics, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 294 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (294) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Siemens

    Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Physics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Model Optimization, Program Development

    4.8 stars, 274 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (274) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    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

    4.5 stars, 145 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (145) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, Physical Science, Statistical Methods

    4.8 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • Temperature, Pressure, and Heat: Interplay Learning
  • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera
  • Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée: Siemens
  • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure

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