Engineering Courses

Explore the benefits of engineering for people and the planet. Build problem-solving and analytical skills with our online engineering courses.

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An engineering course can help develop a wide variety of skills, including analytics, problem-solving, and creativity. Whether you have a passing interest in the subject or want to make a career out of it, an online engineering course can be a great place to start your learning.

Study engineering online

Engineering encompasses many different areas of study. In terms of career prospects, you can specialise in any number of niches. This includes things like the automotive, aerospace, and maintenance industries.

If you’re not quite sure where you want your learning to take you, a short online engineering course can help you get an understanding of certain subjects and help you decide whether this is the career path you’d like to follow. Short online courses on FutureLearn are a convenient and easy way to start.

Typically lasting just a few weeks, they serve as a great introduction to some of the main themes and topics of engineering.

From there, you can further pursue areas you’re particularly interested in to gain job-specific qualifications. Even if you’re not thinking of a career in engineering, you can still learn many valuable skills from an online course.

This knowledge can help to improve your CV and give you the chance to advance your career. What’s more, you’ll only need to dedicate a few hours each week to your learning efforts.

Engineering course types

Because of how varied engineering is as a subject, you’ll find a wide range of courses and learning opportunities.

There are also courses designed for people who already know what speciality they’d like to follow. For example, you can learn about the global construction industry or aerospace structures.

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