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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus
★ 4.9 (368) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities
★ 4.4 (83) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation
★ 4.6 (262) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Carnegie Mellon University
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Probability Distribution
★ 3.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Materials science
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.6 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Interplay Learning
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Systems Of Measurement, Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Test Equipment, System Monitoring, Physics, Facility Management and Maintenance, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science
★ 4.5 (750) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Model Optimization, Program Development
★ 4.8 (274) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months