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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.


Popular Manufacturing Courses and Certifications


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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Human Factors, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Control Systems, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Automation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Communication Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Scalability, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainability Standards, Process Engineering, Product Development, Global Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Technology Roadmaps, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing

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    Kennesaw State University

    DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Knowledge Transfer, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Product Design, Statistical Methods, Design and Product, Probability & Statistics

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Cell Biology, Micrometer, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment, Prototyping, Product Quality (QA/QC), New Product Development, Laboratory Procedures, Statistical Process Controls, Product Design, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Quality Management, Product Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    The Meat We Eat

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la calidad

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Quality Management Systems, Operations Management, Production Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Quality (QA/QC), Kaizen Methodology, Quality Management, Environmental Management Systems, Operational Efficiency, Sustainable Business, Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization, Capacity Management, Inventory Control, Kanban Principles, New Business Development

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    Coursera

    From Schematic to PCB: Layout Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Routing Protocols, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Digitalisation in Aeronautics and Space: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • DFSS for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida

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