Geotechnical Engineering Courses and Certifications

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

17 ratings

Comprehensive exploration of soil mechanics, covering properties, classification, compaction, seepage, consolidation, shear strength, slope stability, buried structures, and physical modeling techniques.

• YouTube
• 2 days 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineering I

2 ratings

Every aspect of soil mechanics starting from origin of soil to stability of soil slopes will be covered with great detail under this course.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Geotechnical Engineering

The course "Engineering Geotechnics" is an important vocational basic course for civil engineering majors such as road and bridge engineering technology in higher vocational colleges.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Geotechnical Engineering - II

Explore advanced geotechnical engineering concepts, including soil strength, earth pressure analysis, and slope stability, to solve real-world civil infrastructure challenges.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering

Explore geotechnical engineering principles applied to earthquake scenarios, covering seismology, soil dynamics, liquefaction, slope stability, and mitigation techniques for enhanced structural resilience.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Comprehensive study of geotechnical structures under seismic conditions, covering soil properties, liquefaction, and improvement techniques for earthquake hazard mitigation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Comprehensive exploration of earthquake engineering principles, covering seismology, ground motion, wave propagation, soil dynamics, hazard analysis, and seismic design of geotechnical structures.

• YouTube
• 1 day 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Optum Computational Engineering

Machine Learning Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

2 ratings

Explore AI-driven machine learning techniques for geomechanics, including slope stability, pile capacity, and soil property prediction. Gain insights into advanced geotechnical applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

L&T EduTech Career Certificate

Geotechnical Foundation Design

18 ratings at Coursera

Master geotechnical foundation design through site investigation, shallow foundation analysis, and pile foundation design. Gain practical skills with field testing methods, PLAXIS 2D software, and design techniques for various foundation types in diverse…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

L&T EduTech

Introduction of Pile Foundation

14 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of pile foundation types, construction methods, and design principles for various soil and rock conditions, with practical case studies and hands-on applications.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Site Investigation

Master site investigation techniques, from soil exploration methods to field tests like SPT and DCPT. Learn data interpretation, liquefaction analysis, and gain hands-on skills in virtual soil testing for engineering applications.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Analysis of Shallow Foundation

Master the analysis of shallow foundations, exploring types, design prerequisites, bearing capacity, settlement analysis, raft foundations, PLAXIS 2D software, and special foundations for various loading scenarios.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Deep Excavations and Support Systems

Delve into underground construction techniques, from excavation support systems to retaining structures, covering essential methods, tools, and design principles for safe and efficient deep excavation projects.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Pile foundation

Master the design and construction of pile foundations, from BCIS and precast driven piles to under-reamed piles, pile groups, and load testing methods aligned with building codes and standards.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Practical Engineering

Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?

Discover the hidden dangers of digging holes at the beach, exploring the physics of sand collapse, soil mechanics, and safety measures to prevent deadly accidents while enjoying this common beach activity.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video