Geotechnical Engineering Courses and Certifications

Slope Engineering

There are too many slope engineering disasters. For this, can fragile creatures do nothing but sing sad songs? There is a long way for us go to search the means to deal with the problems, “Cheer up"!

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Geotechniques of Dams, Tunnels and Underground Spaces

Explore geotechnical aspects of dams, tunnels, and underground spaces, covering site investigation, construction methods, hazard mitigation, and structural stability for civil and mining engineers.

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

Treatment of roadbed and pavement diseases

Master comprehensive roadbed and pavement distress identification, cause analysis, and treatment solutions through 8 practical projects covering embankments, slopes, concrete, and asphalt repairs.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Rock Slope Engineering

Explore rock slope engineering principles covering slope categorization, characterization, stability evaluation, and mitigation strategies for safe, sustainable infrastructure and natural resource extraction.

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

Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Soils

Explore the fundamentals of soil behavior, covering continuum mechanics, consolidation theories, strength under various conditions, and elastic-plastic deformation concepts for geotechnical engineering students and professionals.

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

Practical Engineering

When Abandoned Mines Collapse

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Explore the engineering challenges of mine subsidence, balancing property protection and resource extraction while addressing historical mining impacts on today's infrastructure and environment.

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

Imperial College London

Ground Engineering: Foresights, Insights and Backsights

1 rating

Explore ground engineering principles, insights, and perspectives with Professor Jamie Standing's inaugural lecture at Imperial College London.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

The 22 March 2014 Oso Landslide - Findings of the GEER Reconnaissance Investigation

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Findings from NSF-supported investigation of the deadliest U.S. landslide, including causes, geomorphic zones, and two-stage movement hypothesis. Risk assessment compared to international guidelines.

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

GEO GIRL

Life as a Geotechnical Engineer - Career Insights and Professional Journey

Explore the world of geotechnical engineering through an in-depth career interview covering daily responsibilities, education requirements, and real-world experiences in this essential field.

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

Optum Computational Engineering

Design of Shallow Foundations in OPTUM GX - Limit Analysis Approach

Master shallow foundation design using OPTUM GX software through bearing capacity theories, settlement analysis, and real-world case studies with limit analysis approach.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures

Explore the fundamentals of geosynthetics and their application in reinforced soil structures in this concise educational content.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures

Explore the fundamentals of geosynthetic materials and their applications in reinforcing soil structures for improved stability and performance.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures

Explore the fundamentals of geosynthetics and their applications in reinforced soil structures in civil engineering.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Datamine Software

Providing Schema for Geotechnical Parameter through Advanced Lithology/Stratigraphy Setup

Master advanced lithology modeling techniques for enhanced geotechnical assessment, mine planning, and reserve estimation through detailed stratigraphy setup and validation methods.

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

Optum Computational Engineering

Shallow Foundations Analysis in OPTUM GX

Explore bearing capacity and settlement analysis of shallow foundations using OPTUM GX's unique 2D/3D comparison capabilities for enhanced design reliability.

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