Industrial Engineering Courses

An introduction to design engineering

14 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, An introduction to design engineering, looks at the way in which engineers use ideas and approaches from the discipline of design thinking to inform their work. The complexity ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Engineering and Design

Learn about the primary fields of engineering and explore the engineering design process, from conceptual design and optimal choice evaluation to prototyping and project construction.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Credential

Mastering AI Leadership: Advanced Certificate in Prompt Engineering and Professional Ethics

Master both prompt engineering and AI ethics in this two-course program that equips you with technical skills for generative AI while addressing ethical challenges in AI deployment and governance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $348.00
• 2 courses

Fundamental Concepts in Engineering

Discover core engineering principles through 10-minute expert explanations covering rockets, algorithms, water quality, computer fundamentals, and structural analysis.

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

University at Buffalo;  SUNY

MBSE: Model-Based Systems Engineering

905 ratings at Coursera

Explore systems engineering, model-based approaches, and digital twins in manufacturing. Learn to assess MBSE opportunities, develop implementation strategies, and analyze MBE maturity for Industry 4.0 readiness.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

956 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of corrosion, its economic impact, and control methods. Learn about cathodic protection, surface engineering, and oilfield corrosion management from industry experts.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering and Aquaculture in Indigenous Knowledge Practice

2 ratings

Explore ancient Indigenous Australian aquaculture engineering, discussing sophisticated fish traps and eel farms, their cultural significance, and relevance to modern resource management and sustainability practices.

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

Introduction to Industrial Image Processing

The MOOC teaches the basics of industrial image processing - the hardware components, common algorithms and applications.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Credential

The Engineering of Structures Around Us

180 ratings at Coursera

Explore engineering principles behind structural systems in nature, furniture, and aerospace. Learn about tension, compression, shear, and bending forces, and how they shape design choices for elegant and functional structures.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Engineering of Structures: Tension

79 ratings at Coursera

Explore tension in structures, funicular forms, and bridge design. Learn to analyze and build cable-stayed bridges, understanding key principles of structural engineering and tensile force resistance.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

47 ratings at Coursera

Explore structural engineering principles, including building responses to forces, load types, earthquake impacts, and practical applications like designing a cardboard chair using SketchUp Make.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

39 ratings at Coursera

Explore shear and bending forces in structural engineering, learn stress calculations, and apply concepts to build and analyze a cardboard beam or shelf.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering of Structures: Compression

30 ratings at Coursera

Explore compression in structures, including columns, arches, and anti-funicular forms. Learn key concepts and practical techniques for building compression-resistant structures.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Environmental Engineering: Air Pollution and Treatment

Understand different types of air pollution problems (including climate change), what causes them and how we can prevent or minimize these air problems.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

4th Industrial Revolution & New Business Model

Explore 4th Industrial Revolution's impact on business models, covering key technologies and strategies for innovation, entrepreneurship, and corporate sustainability in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course