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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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    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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    Yonsei University

    Advanced Functional Ceramics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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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

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Materials Management, Financial Statements, Supply Chain, Inventory Management System, Transportation Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Cash Flows, Warehouse Operations

    4.7
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    Arizona State University

    Ceramics and Composites

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

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    Yonsei University

    Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Display Devices, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Reliability, Physics

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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

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    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

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    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Matlab, Physics

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Electronic Systems, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Computer-Aided Design, Verification And Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Functional Ceramics: Yonsei University
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
  • Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics: Yonsei University
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique

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