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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Laboratory Research, Experimentation, Machine Controls, Process Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Virtual Factory for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Technical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, 3D Modeling, Solution Design, Innovation, Prototyping, Social Impact, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Education and Training, Community Development, Economic Development

    ★ 4.6 (688) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Equipment Design, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Safety Training

    ★ 4.9 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Practice CATIA Assembly Design

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Technical Design, Engineering Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Components

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Product Design, Business Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Data Strategy, Interoperability, Innovation, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.6 (820) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Microarchitecture, Semiconductors, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer Architecture, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Electronic Components, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Assembly Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Process Flow Diagrams, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular manufacturing courses

  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • Material Extrusion: Arizona State University
  • Virtual Factory for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
  • Practice CATIA Assembly Design: Dassault Systèmes
  • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Digital Thread: Components: University at Buffalo
  • Modeling, IC Processes and Emerging Microtechnology: University of Minnesota

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