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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Tension

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Control Systems, Simulations, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, General Networking, Digital Communications, Event-Driven Programming, Differential Equations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Carnegie Mellon University

      Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Biochemistry, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Environmental Science

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Data Validation, Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique

      Density Functional Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Autonomous Aerospace Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Automation, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Assurance, Anomaly Detection, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, Estimation, Real Time Data, Business Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Interactive Brokers

      Derivatives - Options & Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Market, Market Dynamics, Investments, Capital Markets

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Market Liquidity, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Financial Trading, Ledgers (Accounting), Key Management, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Automation Engineering, Electrical Systems, Machine Controls, Basic Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Internet Of Things, Automation, Production Line, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Cryptography, Quantitative Research, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Particle Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Engineering of Structures: Tension: Dartmouth College
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
    • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera Project Network
    • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
    • Autonomous Aerospace Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts: Packt
    • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University

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