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3D Printing Courses

3D printing courses can help you learn design principles, material selection, and the additive manufacturing process. You can build skills in CAD software, prototyping techniques, and quality control methods. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Tinkercad, and various 3D printers, showing how these skills apply in creating functional prototypes, custom parts, and innovative designs across industries.


Popular 3D Printing Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    213 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Functional Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Simulations, Fine-tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    A Masterclass in Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Logo Design, Cinematography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Autodesk, Visual Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creative Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    341 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management, Spatial Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Land Management, Data Store, Environmental Science, Database Management Systems, Data Capture, Data Manipulation, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    180 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Python Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Virtual Reality, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Facility Management and Maintenance, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Structural Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Drafting and Engineering Design, Coordination, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Engineering, As-Built Drawings

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Android (Operating System), Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Mobile Development, Creative Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular 3d printing courses

  • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera
  • 3ds Max Architectural Rendering Masterclass: EDUCBA
  • A Masterclass in Animation: Skillshare
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Python Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University

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