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Kinematics Courses

Kinematics courses can help you learn the principles of motion, including displacement, velocity, and acceleration, as well as the equations that govern these concepts. You can build skills in analyzing motion graphs, solving problems related to projectile motion, and understanding the effects of forces on movement. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software and graphing calculators that help visualize and calculate motion, making it easier to apply these concepts in practical scenarios such as engineering design and robotics.

Popular Kinematics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Basics of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Engineering Calculations

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Physics

    4.6 stars, 12 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Particle Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Integral Calculus

    4.7 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.8 stars, 135 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (135) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northwestern University

    현대 로봇공학, 강좌 1: 로봇 동작의 기초

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Micro Electromechanical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Analytical Testing

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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