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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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    Emory University

    Mastering Business Essentials: Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Methodologies, Prioritization, Cost Reduction

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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Impresión 3D

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping, Materials science, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Data Import/Export, Software Configuration Management

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Mercadotecnia en un mundo digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Transformation, Product Development, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Customer Advocacy, New Product Development, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Branding, Innovation

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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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Matlab, Technical Design, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Design Specifications

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structure, Production Management, Systems Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Knowledge Transfer

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Frontiers in Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral Health, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Computer-Aided Design

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Planejamento e controle da produção: fundamentos e modelagem

    Skills you'll gain: Production Planning, Production Process, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Resource Planning, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management System, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, Operations Management, Scheduling, Operational Efficiency, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Transportation Operations, Business Operations

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    University of Leeds

    How to Get Into Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering, Data Ethics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Control Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Programming

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    Arizona State University

    Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Business Essentials: Operations: Emory University
  • IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking: LearnQuest
  • Impresión 3D: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Mercadotecnia en un mundo digital: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Modeling and Control of Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • Teoria Geral da Administração para Executivos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Planejamento e controle da produção: fundamentos e modelagem: Universidade de São Paulo

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