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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 Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Production Process, Process Engineering

    4.8
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    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

    4.7
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    University at Buffalo

    MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Dassault Systèmes

    Virtual Factory for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization, Lean Methodologies, Supplier Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Facility Management, System Implementation, Team Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Design Software, Systems Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, IT Infrastructure, Technology Roadmaps, Process Analysis, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Business Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    The 3D Printing Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Design, Prototyping, Materials science, Business Economics, Product Development, Innovation, New Product Development

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

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    Board Infinity

    Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Innovation, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Change, Regulatory Requirements, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Security

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Software Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Innovation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Entrepreneurship, Education and Training, Community Development

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

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

  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering : University at Buffalo
  • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification: Packt
  • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo
  • The 3D Printing Revolution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Key Enablers and Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0: Board Infinity
  • Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo

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