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Manufacturing Courses

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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    University at Buffalo

    Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Standards, Goal Setting, Emerging Technologies, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Higher Education, Time Management, Critical Thinking

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations

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    Coursera

    PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Design Reviews, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Technical Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Production Process, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, Supply Chain, Kanban Principles, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Logistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Green Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Process Mapping, Data Collection

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Inventory Control, Sustainable Business, Network Planning And Design, Statistical Methods, Customer Demand Planning, Vendor Contracts, Process Control, Corporate Sustainability, Program Management

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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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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Architecture: Design, Model & Build

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Introduction to the Industrial Metaverse (IMV)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Asset Management, Information Technology Operations, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Value Chain Management

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Operations, Operations, Marketing Management, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control

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    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, Construction Estimating, 3D Modeling

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Drafting: Create & Refine Architectural Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cleanroom Fundamentals & Semiconductor Technologies: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • PCB/CAD Design – DFM & DFT Considerations: Coursera
  • Supply Chain Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Six Sigma Green Belt: Kennesaw State University
  • Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Master AutoCAD Architecture: Design, Model & Build: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to the Industrial Metaverse (IMV): Siemens
  • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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