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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Mechanics, Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Campus BBVA

    El ABC de la sostenibilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Ingeniería de la energía

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Power, Oil and Gas, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Thermal Management, Economics, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physics

    Intermediate · 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, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Experimentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ideal Gases: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • El ABC de la sostenibilidad : Campus BBVA
  • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac
  • Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée: Siemens
  • Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento: Universidad de los Andes
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 大学化学: Peking University
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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