Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

With the Monozukuri: Making Things certification course, edX strives to introduce you to the Japanese art of making things. It takes you through topics such as fluid dynamics, design, thermodynamics, and other dynamics of machinery. The course also provides a learning experience like none other.

This unique programme, along with including regular video lectures and quizzes, also features an interesting hands-on project through which you can learn by doing. Moreover, Monozukuri: Making Things certification syllabus will also allow you to understand the propulsion mechanism through an in-depth study of the heat-powered steamboat.

You will also receive valuable insights into how Japan manages to manufacture high-quality goods. The learning experience further includes interviews with student organisations and artisans who design human-powered aircraft. With this Monozukuri: Making Things programme, you will also get a taste of experiential learning, which is nothing but learning from one’s experiences.

The course is a perfect fit for learners who wish to learn all about making things in Japan, as well as the engineering principles they employ. Lastly, you also have the option of purchasing a course completion certificate, which can help you a lot employment-wise. Edx offers 2 separate tracks that can be used to opt into the course and they can have access either for a limited period or the access may be unlimited. If the candidates want limited access they will have to choose the audit track and if they want unlimited access to the course materials they can choose the verified track.

The Highlights

Hands-on project
Experiential Learning
Quizzes
Video Lectures
100% online
A TokyoTech Offering
English language course
Self-paced programme
Four-week course
Shareable certificate
Requires one-two hours per week
Purchasable certificate
Introductory level programme

Programme Offerings

1-2 hours of weekly study
A TokyoTech Offering
Hands-on project
Experiential Learning
video lectures
English language course
Self-paced programme
Shareable Certificate
100% Online
Introductory level programme

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

When you are done with all the modules of the Monozukuri: Making things online course, you will be proficient in:

Concepts related to engineering and science such as machinery design, machinery dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
The philosophy behind the Japanese art of Monozukuri
The craftsmanship that can be achieved using the Japanese art of Monozukuri
Learning via your own experiences with experiential learning

Who it is for

The Monozukuri: Making Things training is fit for anyone who wishes to familiarise themselves with various engineering principles and how things are made in Japan.

Admission Details

Step 1: If you’re interested in learning the art of Monozukuri with the Monozukuri: Making Things Certification course, you must first visit the edX course page. Here’s a link for the programme webpage: https://www.edx.org/learn/engineering/tokyo-institute-of-technology-monozukuri-making-things

Step 2: Next, you must go through the programme details carefully. The page has extensive information regarding course outcomes, fees, duration, and the faculty. After you’ve been through all the details, and are satisfied with what the course has to offer, you can click the ‘Enroll’ button located on the top.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the sign-in/Register page. Sign in using your edX credentials. If you don’t have an edX account, create one using your email ID, Facebook, Apple, or Google account.

Step 4: Once you’re done registering, you will be able to access all the course materials, and can start learning right away.

Step 5: However, if you wish to get a certificate of completion, there’s one extra payment step that you’ll have to go through. You can pay the necessary course fees through your transaction mode of choice and access all course materials thereafter.

Application Details

Though there’s no dedicated application form that you need to fill, you may need to provide some essential details, such as your name, country of residence, and email ID. Once you’ve provided this necessary information, you can start with the programme.