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Groundwater Contamination

Groundwater Contamination certification course is an extensive five-week program describing the principles of transport in aquifers. This is done so that engineers can foresee and plan safe extraction of groundwater for public and private use. The Groundwater Contamination certification syllabus covers essential topics such as methods to solve the differential advection-dispersion equation. These two-dimensional schemes treat aquifers as planes from a top view, and various examples of well and landfill contamination for a practical approach. 

Purdue University’s offering, the Groundwater Contamination by edX will help you learn how different contaminants move through aquifers, and methods to model contaminant plumes from a landfill or other sources. You will also learn how to tackle real-world problems by applying transport models to different scenarios. 

Additionally, Groundwater Contamination training gives you a verified certificate upon purchase once you complete the program. You can use it to build a strong professional portfolio and display your gained skills and knowledge. Course-takers can also share it on professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn.

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5 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1

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The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1

The introductory-level The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 programme is a five-week course under the category of humanities. The course is formulated by the University of Hong Kong and will be instructed by Lee Ho Yin, David P. Y. Lung, Howard Davis, and Lynne D. DiStefano.

Candidates will explore vernacular architecture which includes the study of landscapes, buildings, and sites designed by local practitioners instead of professional architects. The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 certification training teaches about vernacular architecture from the perspective of indigenous traditions, assimilation, and local identity of various cultures. 

Interaction between locals, culture, native building material, vernacular landscape, and many more are covered under the course. Moreover, The Search for Vernacular Architecture of Asia, Part 1 online course focuses on Asian built heritage, including Japanese timber houses, Indian straw houses, and Mongolian leather yurts.

This course promotes dialogue and discussions related to the various concepts of vernacular. As a result, the candidates acquire knowledge of their local environment by stimulating more in-depth analysis and challenging perceptions. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
Certificate

A System View of Communications From Signals to Packets (Part 3)

The course is one of the three parts in which the A system view of communications: From signals to packet (Part 3) certification course is divided. The course deals with answering the questions on how information is transmitted in mobile phones or a wifi hotspot. As the course is divided into three parts, the learners can learn the other parts as well for a complete or overall understanding. Part 3 mainly focuses on the transmission of data or information from one network to another and how it connects multiple stations. Here, productive and effective solutions are thought of for overcoming challenges and developing intuition.

A system view of communications: From signals to packet (Part 3) certification course is inspired and developed from the 6.02 Digital Communication Systems course. Its origin is MIT. This course is an introductory course as it focuses on the mathematical aspects of the engineering communication system. In part 3, the transmission of the network is analysed such as the internet. 

The certificate for the course is very valuable and highly marketable. The candidates can put the certificate in their CV or resume. It can be shared on Linkedin where new connections with better career prospects can take place. The candidates can learn at their own pace if they select either of the two available tracks namely the audit and verified track. Students will get limited access if they have selected the audit track and in case they have selected the verified track, they will receive unlimited access to the course materials.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Mind of the Universe Robots in Society Blessing or Curse

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Mind of the Universe Robots in Society Blessing or Curse

The Mind of the Universe - Robots in Society: Blessing or Curse training is developed with a vision to understand how mixing machine learning and robotics will have a beneficial impact on our culture and our well-being. However, it also poses a lot of legal concerns. 

In this sequence, the following topics will be included as artificially intelligent robots remove our jobs or have had their own free will and also some scripture do-have the ability to take over the planet, or should we design robots to greater responsiveness to human emotions, and if so, how and under what circumstances would humans employ robotics for military applications? This will also discuss the design standards that designers should stick to and objectively focus on topics such as robot independence, knowledge, and intellect. This Mind of the Universe - Robots in Society: Blessing or Curse? the certification course will give you lots of learning opportunities on this critical topic, with discussions with top leading professionals. 

This series is a turn of the "brain of the world" documentary film developed by the VPRO. Several colleges are using the free software content from the documentary series as a reference point for related learning experiences.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Mechanical Behavior of Materials Part 1 Linear Elastic Behavior

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Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 1: Linear Elastic Behavior

Offered by the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Part 1: Linear Elastic Behaviour by Edx will give you all the knowledge on the behaviour of various materials. The course provides both the atomistic and continuum view in this regard. 

Deep diving further, the continuum view will focus on how materials get stressed due to forces and displacements, and the atomistic view will focus on ways to control the mechanical properties of materials. The Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Part 1 certification syllabus, is taught using various examples extracted from polymers, metals, ceramics and more.  

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, Part 1 online course is taught by two experienced faculty members, namely Lorna J. Gibson and Jessica Sandland. They are both well-versed in the field of science and technology. Furthermore, the course is categorised under the field of engineering and provides free enrolment. The candidates may enrol in this course for free or by paying a certain amount of money. There are 2 tracks namely verified or audit track which offers direct access to the course materials. If the candidates opt for the verified mode they are entitled to receive unlimited access and if they opt for the audit access, they will receive only limited access to the course materials.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Introduction to Haptics

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Introduction to Haptics

Haptic devices are mechanical devices that let the users feel, touch, and control objects in remote or virtual environments. The Introduction to Haptics certification course aims to teach you about haptic technology in detail. You will develop a sense of awareness about the abilities and weaknesses of the human touch, along with learning how to build these mechatronic devices.

Through the learnings of the Introduction to Haptics online programme, you will acquire pragmatic cross-disciplinary engineering skills connected to mechanical engineering, bioengineering, robotics, computer science, and electrical engineering. This course developed by Stanford Online will help you comprehend the linkage between equations that explain physical interplay and how they feel.

The Introduction to Haptics training also offers online quizzes to test your understanding of the concepts. You also have the option to participate in laboratory assignments by using/building a ‘Hapkit.’ This practical approach will give you hands-on experience in testing haptic projects, making circuits, and putting mechanical systems together. 

Edx offers 2 varied tracks which can be used to opt into the course and then they shall be given access either for a limited period of time or the access offered may be unlimited. In the case where the students want unlimited access, they will have to choose the verified track and where they want limited access for free they will have to select the audit track.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Robotic skills Knowledge of engineering
Efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

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Efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

The Efficient HVAC Systems certification by the Delft University of Technology via edX is a 5-week online course. This online certification course explores different steps of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) that help engineers come up with a proper design while collaborating with the architect. The Efficient HVAC Systems certification syllabus at Delft University of Technology via edX will provide learners with an understanding of how to distribute heat and cold with the help of air and water systems, what are the temperature levels to be used in both and how that relates to the type of energy supply and the thermal quality of the building construction.

The Efficient HVAC Systems online course is part of the PCP Buildings as Sustainable Energy Systems where participants can learn to design buildings with low energy demand and choose low carbon energy supply while being able to determine if this will lead to a liveable indoor environment. The development of the Efficient HVAC Systems certification by the Delft University of Technology via edX is supported by Climate-KIC and includes two types of enrollment options - Verified Track and Audit Track. Students can enroll in the free audit track that has limited access or they can easily upgrade to the paid verified track directly.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of nuclear energy
Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1-Statistical Mechanics

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Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1: Statistical Mechanics

The Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1: Statistical Mechanics Certification Course is an advanced-level online course that explores different concepts and principles of statistical mechanics. This is the first part of the four-course series in Microstructural Evolution in Materials. The course is delivered by expert instructors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1: Statistical Mechanics Training will introduce learners to the concepts of solid solutions, the canonical ensemble, and heat capacity. Once all the course lessons are completed along with the graded assignments and exams, learners will get the Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 1: Statistical Mechanics Certification by edX and Stanford University. 

Edx has 2 tracks in which the students can be enrolled into - one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. One track offers limited free access to the course materials but no certificate after completion whereas the verified track is the upgraded version of the same course that gives unlimited but paid access to the course materials.

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5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

The Future of Mining

The Future of Mining by edX is a social sciences programme offered by The University of Queensland situated in Australia. This course is delivered in collaboration with edX. It has a duration of five weeks, and lessons are provided online.

Moreover, since The Future of Mining certification syllabus is an introductory level programme, there are no prerequisites. Besides that, the lessons' video transcripts will also be available to the learners for an in-depth understanding of the subject. As this accreditation has no time constraints, you can learn at your speed and comfort as well.

The Future of Mining course is divided into five modules, and each module covers a different area related to the mining industry. For instance, the first section introduces you to the industry, and the second unit teaches about the mineral resources in the dominant society. In the third unit, you will learn about the current issues, while the fourth one will be dedicated to the future of mining. The fifth module explains the resources, and the last one talks about the future of mining and innovation in the sector.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics
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Design of bulk nanostructured metal materials

5 Weeks
Intermediate
2,182
Fundamentals of Electron and Ion Microscopy

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Fundamentals of electron and ion microscopy

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

Nanophotonic Modeling

5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Certificate

Fundamentals of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

The Engineering of Structures Around Us

The Engineering of Structures Around Us Training Course is an introductory level course that focuses on the process of engineering and design of different structures around the world. The course available on the edX platform will explore the ways in which engineers design buildings, bridges, and other structures.

Through The Engineering of Structures Around Us Certification Course, learners will be introduced to different forms and structures used by engineers and the engineering of structures. The course will be instructed by Professor Vicki May of Dartmouth College.

After completing The Engineering of Structures Around Us Live Course with the aid of video lectures, graded assignments, and exams, learners will get the opportunity to access a certificate of completion. The online course can be progressed in a self-paced manner. The candidates can select from among the 2 tracks, the audit track and the verified track. For limited but free access the audit track can be picked and if the need is unlimited course material access they can upgrade to the paid verified track.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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ISAE-SUPAERO via Coursera
Certificate

Foundation of Structural Dynamics

An understanding of structural dynamics is crucial in civil engineering when designing new structures or retrofitting older ones to withstand extreme dynamic loading from earthquakes, hurricanes, and strong winds. It is also crucial when determining the emergence and placement of damage within an existing framework. Foundation of Structural Dynamics certification course is designed by ISAE-SUPAERO - an educational platform that provides courses in aerospace engineering and taught by Yves Gourinat - Professor of Physics of Structures & Biodynamics, which is presented by Coursera. 

Foundation of Structural Dynamics online classes offers 6 hours of digital lessons that are designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of fundamental dynamics and prepare them for potential direct and indirect applications in structural dynamics. With Foundation of Structural Dynamics online training, students will gain a better understanding of the fundamental theorems of structural dynamics and their implications for complicated systems as well as will be taught about concepts involved with digital modeling, kinematics, dynamics, conservations, and more.

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5 Weeks
Intermediate
2,699
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Engineering Building with Nature

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Engineering: Building with Nature

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

Pretensioned Structures

5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Certificate

Elastic Stability and Behavior of Members

5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Certificate

Design of Sanitary Sewer Systems

5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Certificate

Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

Stability and Design of Structural Frames

5 Weeks
Expert
Free
Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings Thermal Simulation

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Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings: Thermal Simulation

The Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings: Thermal Simulation programme is a five-week course aimed at understanding and optimising buildings’ thermal efficiency. By studying various structures’ dynamic thermal behaviours, students can model and solve equations to balance these energies. This programme uses Building Simulation Tools and HVAC software like Carrier-HAP, DOE-2, esp-r, Energy+, and TRNSYS.

Some of the topics included in the Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings: Thermal Simulation Certification Syllabus are heat transfer laws, thermal nodes network, balance equations, temperature profiles, loads, energy demands, energy, mass, and pressure. Starting with a recap of various heat transfer phenomena, learners will create their test-software in their desired programming language.

This intermediate programme is instructor-led, spread across a scheduled timeline. Offered by the Delft University of Technology, their Professor Laure Itard teaches the Dynamic Energy Modelling of Buildings: Thermal Simulation certification course. Moreover, students can verify their learnt skills with a certificate, if they opt to pay the necessary fee.

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5 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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