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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Space Research

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Digital Transformation, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Big Data, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Technology Strategies, Cloud Computing, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Advanced · 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, Project Design, Program Implementation, Production Planning, Computational Thinking, Business Analytics

    4.8
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    718 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Medical Devices, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Product Development using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Programming Principles, Engineering Design Process, Embedded Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Internet Of Things, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Automation, Advanced Analytics, User Experience Design, Big Data, User Centered Design, IT Security Architecture, Interaction Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Centered Design, Data Management, Robotics, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Manufacturing Processes

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Planejamento e controle da produção: fundamentos e modelagem

    Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Production Process, Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Operations Management, Resource Planning, Inventory Management System, Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning, Process Improvement

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    Intermediate · 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
  • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Operations Research: National Taiwan University
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Out of core nuclear fuel management: front end: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera
  • AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans: Packt
  • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Fundamentos, Verilog y FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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