Online Mechanical Engineering Courses & Certifications

The Fundamental Of Welding Science And Technology certification course is being offered to the students by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. It is an online course which can be joined freely. Candidates who join this course learn about the traditional welding methods, applications, techniques, and other aspects related to the subject. The course works on the principles of self paced learning and thus students are allowed to have access to the course for a long period of time once they join the course. The study material is included in the programme so that students can get benefited from it and learn the concepts properly. The study material consists of case studies and assignments, etc. to help the students gain practical insights.

The Fundamental Of Welding Science And Technology certification also provides certification to the students which can be availed only after paying the exam fees. The exam will be held offline and the exam centres will be decided by the platform. The course does not need the student to spend a particular amount of time attending the classes every day. There is no limit to the access of the course. The programme is available for all the students for full time. The Fundamental Of Welding Science And Technology certification syllabus of the course takes 8 weeks to be concluded by the assigned mentor. Students are free to access the course even after the said duration is completed.

The Mechanics of Machining program is an elective course curated by IIT Guwahati The training will be covered over eight weeks and 20 lectures. The course explains the physics such as kinematics, statics, and kinetics of cutting procedures involved in metal removal processes called machining. 

The Mechanics of Machining certification syllabus primarily comprises the study material from the textbook “Introduction of Machining Science” by G.K. Lal and various sources like journal papers and others. This online course discusses deformable body mechanics and its principles. Candidates will also learn about how these principles can be used to increase the performance of machine processes. 

After understanding the basic principles covered in the Mechanics of Machining online course, candidates will gain insight into the complexity of machining. With such information and experimental knowledge, they will not only be able to build their own rules to optimize these processes but also conduct them through sustainable manufacturing techniques.

Shells are an essential element of structural engineering, just like beams and plates. Theory of Composite Shells program is a postgraduate level course that will take you on a journey from the basic concepts of doubly curved shells to the development of shell equations. It will also provide an introduction to three-dimensional solutions of a cylindrical shell.

IIT Guwahati has designed the curriculum of Theory of Composite Shells certification in association with NPTEL. The course will be taught by professor Poonam Kumari and will be available online on Swayam, an online learning platform that is a Ministry of Education, Government of India initiative. 

Theory of Composite Shells is an eight-week course that offers certification as well. There are periodic assignments and an exam held at the end of the term to help motivate you and understand your progress. There is no enrolment fee for this AICTE approved FDP course.

Advanced Machining Processes certification by NPTEL and IIT Guwahati is an 8-week elective course that is found on the Swayam platform and is under their Mechanical Engineering category. This certification is mainly useful for the students who are interested in taking up the research of this subject later on. This course gives insights into the need for tools and machinery that can be used accurately in machine materials that have intricate shapes.

Advanced Machining Processes training programme is to meet the challenges related to the material removal processes that have been developed at the commercial utilization. This certification course will aim towards bringing the students up-to-date with research trends, and the latest technological developments in nontraditional, and modern machining processes. This 2 months course is free but the completion certificate requires some fee for the registration due to the end proctored examination.

Advances in welding and joining technologies certification is a two months course. This online programme has been made by the NPTEL and IIT Guwahati institutes who have chosen Swayam to be their provider partner. This online course is designed mainly to provide fundamental knowledge of the recent technologies involved in the process of welding, and joining. The certification course will embark upon the new material development that is used for the technological applications of welding, and joining.

Advances in welding and joining technologies training come with a syllabus that is oriented towards technological advancement, and its difference from the conventional methods involved in welding, and joining. The beginner level students will be presented with a simplified way of learning for free, and the participants will be developing an understanding of this programme through lectures and knowledge reinforcement through assignments. 

The Fundamentals Of Material Processing - Part 2 certification course is designed for undergraduate level students which can be availed from the platform of Swayam at absolutely zero cost. The candidates who take admission in the course learn about the processing of materials, its designs, and outcomes. The programme is available for the candidates in online mode and can be applied as well as pursued from anywhere at any time. Candidates can have access to the Fundamentals Of Material Processing - Part 2 online course for free till it's existence.

The estimated time is taken for the Fundamentals Of Material Processing - Part 2 certification syllabus is 8 weeks or 2 months but participants are permitted to take more time if they want and there will be no extra payment for the option. The course provides the students with the study material of the course so that students do not have to get the notes from outside. Students can avail the certificate for the course through which they can get benefited in various ways. The Fundamentals Of Material Processing - Part 2 certification can only be obtained if the candidate passes the exam conducted by the platform in the offline mode.

The Nature and Properties of Materials certification course throw light on all the smart materials employed in the construction and engineering of equipment used in civil, mechanical, aerospace fields. Candidates will also have an enhanced understanding of the selection criteria to be used in applications. The course is scheduled for a duration of eight weeks and falls under the broad domain of mechanical engineering. 

The Nature and Properties of Materials online training have also been approved by the AICTE. The course is taught by Professor Bisakh Bhattacharya, who has currently associated with the Department of Mechanical engineering at IIT K. Post completion of the course, learners can be guaranteed of having an adept knowledge of the underlying principles and properties of materials. 

The Nature and Properties of Materials certification curriculum have been curated, considering the varying academic needs of undergraduate students. Moreover, students can also obtain a highly reputed accreditation. The certification is sure to boost the employability prospects of the candidates by a great degree.

Basics Of Finite Element Analysis - I certification is an 8 weeks course, the curriculum of which has been created with the help of  NPTEL and IIT Kanpur. The provider which promotes the ad offers this certificate is Swayam. Talking of eligibility, the engineering students having completed 2 successful years of their B. Tech courses are eligible. This certificate course is for those who need to learn about FEA regarding their application.

Basics Of Finite Element Analysis - I training will give knowledge to participants on the theoretical aspects of finite element analysis. There are times when candidates do not understand the flawed results of them writing the wrong commercial codes. Hence this course is designed for making the applicants understand their mistakes of coding in easy mathematical ways. The course learning can be free, but the certificate requires being a part of assignments, and a proctored exam. Also, the end course certificate will be given value by industries like Power Generation, Automotive, NVH, Railways, Acoustics, etc.

The Design Practice online course is an eight weeks elective program offered as an initiative by the government of India’s ministry of education through course provider Swayam. The course is designed for those who are new to postgraduate study in design. It might also be beneficial for aspiring professionals in the industry who want to pursue professions in the field of design.

The Design Practice syllabus covers solid modeling, 3-D shapes, Sensors and actuators, Introduction to Control, Mechatronics, Mechanisms, Strength, and Stiffness of Structural Elements, Micro-electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Geometrical Transformations, Rapid tooling, Rapid Prototyping, Intelligent Product Design, 3D printing, etc.

Modern engineering primarily resides on dynamical and static mechanical systems. This eight-week core programme in Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics strives to explain to students about these systems, their numerous variants, alongside the theoretical tools to analyse such systems. The curriculum primarily focuses on presenting dynamics’ fundamental principles, familiarising learners with associated principles to evaluate and solve its challenges. 

The Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics certification syllabus will deal with various static systems, including load-bearing members, bridges, bolts, etc. and dynamical systems that are ubiquitous as machines that convert electrical to mechanical energies. The programme will also touch upon dynamic concepts’ applications for modelling engineered machines. The course is open to all undergraduate learners and belongs to Mechanical Engineering, Structural Design, and Structural Analysis categories. 

Assisting candidates in seeking valuable employment positions, the Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics certification will help candidates verify their knowledge to recruiters and ace recruitment. Interested applicants can avail of this by registering for Swayam’s test, gaining sufficient scores in their assignments, and paying the examination fee.

The Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion programme is provided by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The course belongs to the department of propulsion in the field of mechanical engineering. The users can avail of the course for free, and the programme is conducted in online mode throughout the whole duration. Participants will gain valuable insights into the working and optimization of propulsion and combustion by pursuing the Fundamentals of Combustion For Propulsion certification. The course is made for postgraduate students and the course can be joined at any given time since it is available the whole time on the website.

The programme will take up to 8 weeks to successfully finish the Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion certification syllabus. Students have the liberty to access the course according to their willingness. The course is available for the students full time. There is no admission procedure for the course and students can directly take admission in the programme. There is an option of certification in the Fundamentals of Combustion for Propulsion training for which students have to pay the exam fees and give an offline exam. The sessions provided in the course are made interactive for the students through case studies and discussions.

The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines online course is offered by Swayam, a government of India’s initiative by the ministry of education. The first section of this 8 weeks course presents fundamental fluid dynamics principles, which serve as the theoretical framework for the second section of the program on turbomachines. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines training is designed for advanced B.E/Technology students, as well as refresher training for working professionals in the turbine and pump sectors. The Fluid dynamics and turbomachines syllabus covers various topics such as fluid flows, turbomachines, and their principles, hydraulic and pump-turbine, gas and steam turbine, etc.

The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics online course is an 8 weeks program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The introductory AICTE approved CFD course teaches about the fundamentals of CFD in this course. The Foundation of Computational Fluid Dynamics training also teaches about the FD/FV method, issue formulation, and problem-solving strategies. Students will gain confidence by experiencing a basic and example-functioning CFD code at the conclusion of the course. 

The Fluid Machines certification programme will cover the basic principles governing energy transfer in a Fluid Machines and take up the different kinds of air and hydraulic machine systems, along with their performances. You will learn about the physical concepts, mathematical operations, along with exercise problems and examples of practical importance.

Moreover, the Fluid Machines course curriculum includes topics such as Hydraulic Impulse Turbine, Air Compressor, Hydraulic Pump, and more comprehensively. By the course end, you will have a firm grip over the fundamental concepts of Fluid Machines. Not to mention, you will become adept at applying the laws and principles to requirement-specific applications. 

Prof. Suman Chakraborty, who is currently an institute chair professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, will be the course coordinator for the Fluid Machines programme by Swayam. An expert in the field, she is the recipient of the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Prize, the highest scientific prize from the government of India. 

Besides, after the conclusion of the Fluid Machines course, students will be eligible for positions in companies like G.A.I.L., O.N.G.C., Shell, I.O.C.L., G.E., and more.

The Gear and Gear Unit Design: Theory and Practice certification course will focus on detailed facets of functional construction in industries and will be concentrated above and above the outline of gear design taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through the general design course of machine elements or the advanced mechanical drives course.

The course will begin to fill the information gap at graduation and transition through the development of comprehensive modeling and drawing of industrial gear units. The course is focused on long-term research, teaching and working in sectors in this field. The Gear and Gear Unit Design: Theory and Practice training will provide an immense learning of the structure of the programme in a comprehensive and practical approach.

The course will help the enrolled candidate by providing the Gear and Gear Unit Design: Theory and Practice certification by the end of the programme in engaging with different aspects of the field in the upcoming future. The candidate can pursue the course by completing the given criteria for application process and this is an eight-week elective learning training. The candidate will learn the core and fundamental aspects of the major field.

The Kinematics of Mechanisms and Machines certification course will help the candidate to know in detail about the mechanism and machines that will include both comprehensive and practical learning, pursuing with an illustration that will lead by the real-life incidents examples. Kinematic study of structures and devices will be discussed in this course. Analysis of motion and force transfer of connection systems, open and closed-chain planar robots and geared transmission will be included. The Kinematics of Mechanisms and Machines training will begin with an introduction to the subject and nomenclature and will cover direct and inverse kinematics, the study of velocity and acceleration, generation of kinematic paths for robots, singularities in kinematic chains, virtual work and force analysis concepts, and gear transmission kinematic analysis.

By finding out questions related to real-life implementations of mechanisms, the course will explain multiple principles. The course is intended to assist students with their fundamental knowledge of kinematic analysis and its application. The Kinematics of Mechanisms and Machines certification will be given at the time of the completion of the course. This is an elective eight-week complete online training for the students who want to learn about the major.

The online certification program on Introduction to Soft Matter by Swayam serves as an introductory course on the principles of soft matter and complex fluids. The online session will be providing the students with a  review of the preliminaries of continuum mechanics, which are required and are necessary while dealing with the core concept of soft matter. The course also contains the details of the general concepts that are involved in viscous and elastic deformations and are explained with the relevant models. The Introduction to Soft Matter training also provides the students with the experimental approaches that are related to the soft materials such as stress relaxation and creep response. The Introduction to Soft Matter certification syllabus includes the core concept of- Historical context and Deborah number, Viscoelastic materials, Classical elastic and viscous materials, Macromolecules and viscoelasticity, Typical experimental results, Shear thickening/thinning fluids, and others. Upon completing the course the students will be learning about the concepts that are related to soft matter.

The Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems Certification course  is an 8-week online program. The IISC, Bangalore is responsible for creating and approving the course syllabus, although Swayam is used to deliver the course. Once more, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and NPTEL are the organizations that award this course certificate.

The Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems training is a part of the mechanical engineering core curriculum. It attempts to provide a greater knowledge of multiphase systems, which are ubiquitous and range from large-scale power generation to microscale surface patterning. Professor Saptarshi Basu is the instructor for this Heat Transfer and Combustion in Multiphase Systems certification course.

The Condition Monitoring and Maintenance Management Online Course is a 2 credit undergraduate-level course that deals with the process involved in maintenance management and its specifications. The course will explain different maintenance concepts, monitoring methods, and maintenance models in detail.

The Condition Monitoring and Maintenance Management Course is a massive open online course offered by Swayam that provides a specific overview of monitoring maintenance models and identifying potential faults. The course taught over 8 weeks provides plausible solutions for effective management and monitoring of equipment.

The Condition Monitoring and Maintenance Management Training Course is coordinated by Dr. N. Venkateshwarlu, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Technology of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is delivered through reading materials and video lectures and assessed through online assignments and a final exam.

The Introduction to Abrasive Machining and Finishing Processes certification course will be providing the students with a detailed definition of the areas that are connected to the application of non-traditional as well as traditional abrasive finishing processes that are incorporated in the manufacturing industry. The lectures that will be conducted in the course on Introduction to Abrasive Machining and Finishing Processes by Swayam will be introducing the applicants to the basic principles and functions of the materials that are removed by the use of abrasives particles. 

The Introduction to Abrasive Machining and Finishing Processes certification benefits the students by providing them details of the material removal mechanism that are involved in the different abrasive processes. In the Introduction to Abrasive Machining and Finishing Processes certification syllabus, the effects of various input parameters and the output results will be covered so that the students get to learn about the various cutting fluids.

The Introduction to Machining and Machining Fluids certification course is a self-paced learning programme imparted by IIT, Tirupati, and NPTEL. The course does not have any geographical limitations and is completely an online programme and deals with the subjects of mechanical engineering such as machining process and importance, manufacturing, etc. The course is provided to all the students at zero cost. The course comes with no deadlines and thus can be applied throughout its existence on the website. The estimated duration in which the Introduction to Machining and Machining Fluids certification syllabus can be completed in 8 weeks or 2 months. The course can be pursued anything as there are no restrictions regarding timings or maintaining an attendance percentage.

The Introduction to Machining and Machining Fluids programme offers certification if the candidate qualifies for the offline exam. Although the whole programme is available for free, the exam requires registration to be done by the students which comes at a price mentioned on the website. The course has flexible timings and students have full freedom to study from the course according to their choice and thus provides a self-paced learning experience. The platform offers the study material to the students along with the Introduction to Machining and Machining Fluids online course. Students can take extra time if they are not able to understand the concepts in the given time.

The Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Training Course is 8 week long introductory course that discusses the elements of advanced structural analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The online course available on the Skill-Lync platform will help learners gain expertise in software tools like ANSYS Workbench.

The specialized training sessions of the Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Certification Course will assist learners in acquiring knowledge of performing simulations using ANSYS’ Mechanical APDL solver.

After successful completion of the Introduction to Structural Analysis using ANSYS Workbench Live Course through video lectures and technical projects, learners will receive a certificate of completion. The top 5% of learners get a chance to win a merit certificate for the course.

The Mechanical Behaviour Of Materials (Part – II) certification course offers a comprehensive exploration of materials engineering, divided into two sections to cover the extensive syllabus. Students gain proficiency in the theory of plasticity and dislocations, understanding their influence on mechanical properties like strength, fracture, fatigue, and creep in diverse materials. 

Aimed at undergraduates and first-year graduate students in disciplines like Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Aerospace Engineering, the Mechanical Behaviour Of Materials (Part – II) certification by Swayam requires a prior understanding of material nature and properties. Spanning eight weeks, this core curriculum delivers a deep dive into metallurgy, material science, and mining engineering. 

The Analysis and Modeling of Welding certification course is a 7-week duration programme. The certification course is beneficial for practising engineers, graduate students and prospective researchers to understand welding and its latest trends. This course provides a detailed analysis and modelling techniques that can be applied to different physical phenomena during welding.

The certification course covers a comprehensive curriculum that covers heat sources, fusion welding processes, phase change, zones in weldment, thermal modeling, heat removal, and fluid flow in the weld pool. The Analysis and Modeling of Welding certification by NPTEL helps students understand the developments in welding taking place.  

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The Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations programme is problem-based, and candidates will learn by doing. They will be using a powerful and versatile tool from ANSYS, Inc. to perform engineering simulations. They will be using a common approach to solve problems that involve different branches of Physics (structural mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics). The programme focuses on moving beyond garbage-in, and garbage-out, and understanding what is under the black-box.

Learners will be solving textbook examples to understand the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and finite-element analysis. They will then put these principles into practice and simulate real-world examples (a wind turbine rotor and a bolted rocket assembly).

By working with real-world examples and using a leading simulation tool used by professionals, the Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations training will help learners move beyond button pushing and encourage them to start thinking like experts. Cornell University developed the Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations online course in collaboration with the ANSYS Corporation. Therefore, all learners will be able to download and use ANSYS Student for free.

Learners may enroll in the self-paced course for free or pay a small amount. If they want to learn the course for free they may opt for the audit track where limited access is given. On the other hand, if they want unlimited course access they may get admission using the verified track for which they may have to pay a small amount. 

Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure certification course serve as an introduction to the topic of mechanical behavior of materials that are related both to an atomistic and continuum point of view.  At the atomistic level, the students will learn about the various mechanical properties related to materials and at the continuum level the participants will be exploring the displacement and forces that are translated to strain and stress distributions insisted on the material. In the course, the examples are drawn from- biomaterials, glasses, ceramic, polymers, cellular materials, and composites. In the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure by edX the students will be covering viscosity, creep in crystalline materials, plasticity, fatigue, and brittle fracture in detail. A continuation of the series, this program by edX will be helping the students to study more about- dynamic mechanical measurement and hardening mechanisms in a comprehensive manner in the six-week-long Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure online course.

The Euro VI Calibration using GT-Suite online course is an automotive course offered by the online education provider Skill Lync for a short period of two months. This online programme develops the skill set of the students in the field of automotive industry. This course study is about the emission legislation and the aspects of Euro 6 implementation. 

The learners will understand the nuances of the calibration process which involves legislation, perfect technology preference, utilisation of simulation tools to arrive at credible solutions thereby decreasing the physical testing efforts. Calibration and GT Power tools are explained along with the concepts like emission norms, predictive combustion calibration, challenges, virtual calibration and a case analysis on heavy duty application. 

The learners are provided with technical assistance and professional guidance to understand the concepts and ideas. The increase in the demand for simulation tools over physical testing methods have made this course on ‘Euro VI Calibration using GT-Suite’ significant for the engineers in this field.

The Class A surfacing of an SUV using Autodesk ALIAS Certification Course is a specialized course that covers the basics of the automotive engineering industry especially focusing on the primary stages of the designing process of an SUV. The online course will deal with the contemporary modelling techniques in the industry.

Through the Class A surfacing of an SUV using Autodesk ALIAS Training Course, learners will be introduced to the techniques of digital sketching including the use of Sketchbook and Photoshop software. The course will provide learners with a thorough understanding of the SUV design process.

After completion of the Class A surfacing of an SUV using Autodesk ALIAS Live Course, learners will receive a certificate of completion, and the leading 5% of students will be rewarded with a merit certificate.

Recently, there has been a growing trend towards improving quality in various industries. This is due to the rising global competition and customers’ growing need for reliable products. That’s why special attention must be paid to fatigue, as it’s one of the leading causes of industrial failure and directly affects product quality. The Fatigue Failure in Different Fields of Engineering programme will tackle many topics about this.

Fatigue Failure in Different Fields of Engineering course aims to introduce Ph.D. students, M.Sc graduates, and engineers working in the industry to the fundamentals of fatigue in different engineering fields. The training curriculum covers common causes of component failure and challenges faced by engineers. The programme also includes hands-on training via the ANSYS workbench platform.

The course content for Fatigue Failure in Different Fields of Engineering training is delivered through video lectures and readings. Also, you can complete the end-of-the-week and homework assessments to understand the week’s learnings better. Lastly, after you’ve completed all modules, you must appear for the final exam.