Free Online Engineering Courses

The invention of electricity changed our lives forever. Suddenly we could stay up after dark, create powerful tools for industry and medicine, and revolutionize how we communicate, eat, play and work. Almost nothing in our modern lives is untouched by the power of an electrical current.

Electrical engineers, according to Wikipedia, are responsible for 'the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism'. We have a wide choice of electrical engineering courses that start with the basics of understanding circuits to doing accurate technical drawings. All courses come with optional certification to show you have a sound understanding of the theory surrounding this important field in engineering.

Being a quality control (or quality assurance) engineer is one of the most important jobs because they are responsible for ensuring new products meet safety standards. They apply rigorous tests for durability, functionality and reliability, and draft and implement the procedures that must be applied to ensure products do not fail. QC or QA must occur from the first step of production: you will test raw materials against scientific standards, subject prototypes to extreme conditions to see how they perform and, most importantly, raise the alarm if you find any defects. This means you must have high ethical standards as hiding issues could lead to death or environmental devastation.

To see if quality control is the right field for you, take our short introductory course that covers the basics of this important role. If it is, you can begin understanding TQM or ‘total quality management’ where you constantly look to eliminate errors in the production line to ultimately improve both supply and customer satisfaction. QCC or quality control circles is another vital element that our courses cover. We also offer thorough modules on the principles and requirements of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) from veteran experts with years of experience in quality management.

Marine engineering is an incredibly important field as so much of the world's transport logistics lie in the smooth passage of goods across the oceans. If a cargo ship breaks down at sea, repairing it is costly so maintenance is key. If refrigerated containers don't function correctly, foodstuffs can be spoiled. In addition to this, an oil spillage can devastate fragile marine ecosystems. Marine engineers need to understand the special demands that shipping places on vessels like corrosion from saltwater. If marine engineering interests you, sign up for our raft of free courses and get started in a career that is lucrative, adventurous and fulfilling.

Robots have come out of the movies and into our lives. No, your car won't suddenly morph into a robot, but they are found in everything from transportation (think drone delivery service) and household cleaning (an automated vacuum cleaner) to manufacturing (car assembly lines) and security (high-tech surveillance). Robotics engineering is the way of the future as we develop robots to help us with dangerous, difficult or tedious everyday tasks. We have gathered a collection of robotics courses that will introduce you to this fascinating field of engineering.

Civil engineers take care of roads, dams, bridges, airports, sewers, pipelines, railways - in fact, everything known as 'infrastructure'. These structures make our lives easier by channeling water and waste, facilitating transport and bringing gas or electricity. Before a new building can be constructed, civil engineers figure out how it will be connected to existing sewage lines, water pipes and electrical pylons. They are involved in the creation of everything from shopping malls to new ports. If your country is investing in its infrastructure, consider studying civil engineering so you will not only always have a job but you will also be able to design important structures for your fellow citizens.