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.

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Management, Financial Acumen, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Communications, New Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Business, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Standards, 3D Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Prototyping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, User Experience Design, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Innovation, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Prototyping, Product Development, Production Process, Materials science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Network Protocols, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Systems, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Project Management, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Performance Metric, Team Oriented, Backlogs, Performance Measurement, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Materials science, Market Trend, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Prototyping, New Product Development, Product Design, Customer Analysis, Production Process, Sustainable Design, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Product Quality (QA/QC), Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Innovation, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Market Trend
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Human Resources, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks