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Manufacturing Courses

Manufacturing courses can help you learn production planning, quality control, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing techniques. You can build skills in process optimization, inventory management, and equipment maintenance. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for design, ERP systems for resource planning, and Six Sigma methodologies for quality improvement, showing how these skills are applied in real-world manufacturing environments.


Popular Manufacturing Courses and Certifications


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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Product Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

    4.5
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Algorithms, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Program Implementation, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Business Operations, Quality Management, Process Management, Manufacturing Operations, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Operational Analysis, Production Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    588 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Hardening, Polymers, Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    AI Materials

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning, Process Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity

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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Mastering Concrete Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Construction Inspection, Production Process, Construction Management, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Civil Engineering, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Manufacturing Standards, Analytical Testing, Chemistry, Water Quality

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
  • AI Materials: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan

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