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.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Graph Theory, Data Science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Big Data, Analytics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Performance Analysis, Case Studies, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Cleansing, Project Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Business Metrics, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Big Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Trend Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Advanced Analytics, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Safety And Health, Hazard Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Culture, Safety Training, Compliance Management, Environment Health And Safety, Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Water Quality, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Quality Assessment, Leadership, Program Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Culture Transformation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Production Process, Process Mapping, Organizational Change, Continuous Improvement Process, Value Engineering, Contract Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Control, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Embedded Software, Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Real Time Data, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months