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Aerospace courses can help you learn aircraft design, propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and space exploration principles. You can build skills in systems engineering, flight simulation, and performance analysis. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for designing components, MATLAB for analyzing flight dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) programs to simulate airflow.


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Popular Aerospace Courses and Certifications


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    Dartmouth College

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Embedded Systems, Linux Servers, Computer Engineering, File Systems, Unix, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Open Source Technology

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the 3DSwymer Role

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting There and Going Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Analysis, Emerging Technologies

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Program Development, Data Structures, Linux, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

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    L&T EduTech

    Airside Facility Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Capacity Planning, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Building Codes, Environmental Engineering, Forecasting

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Safety Assurance, Torque (Physics)

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
  • Explore the 3DSwymer Role: Dassault Systèmes
  • Getting There and Going Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
  • Airside Facility Planning: L&T EduTech
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder

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