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.

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Carnegie Mellon University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Human Factors, System Requirements, Engineering Analysis, Performance Testing, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Engineering, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks