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Thermodynamics Courses

Thermodynamics courses can help you learn the laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion processes. You can build skills in analyzing thermodynamic cycles, calculating efficiency, and applying concepts to real-world systems like engines and refrigerators. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB for simulations, as well as software for modeling thermodynamic processes, enabling you to visualize and solve complex problems in engineering and physical sciences.


Popular Thermodynamics Courses and Certifications


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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cloud Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Verification And Validation

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    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electric Power Systems, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering EV Cooling: Advanced Thermal Management

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, HVAC, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Schematic Diagrams, Hazard Analysis, Control Systems, Safety Training

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Trigonometry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Chemical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Python Programming, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, General Mathematics, Physics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Computer Programming

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
  • Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento: Universidad de los Andes
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • Mastering EV Cooling: Advanced Thermal Management: Coursera
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano
  • Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
  • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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