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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.


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    Arizona State University

    Ceramics and Composites

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, System Configuration, Physics

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Insper

    Gestão de Operações

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Business Operations, Process Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Operational Analysis, Inventory Management System, Production Process, Quality Control, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Statistical Analysis, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Display Devices, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Reliability, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Product Design, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering

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    Beginner · 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, Operations Management, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Case Studies, Engineering Calculations, Feasibility Studies, Project Design, Engineering Management, Production Planning, Business Operations, Business Analytics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
  • Digitalisation in Space Research: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analizar e incrementar - Parte 1: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Gestão de Operações: Insper
  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
  • Lean Management and Six Sigma Green Belt Program: Simplilearn
  • Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics: Yonsei University
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes

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