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    Study structural engineering for designing safe buildings and infrastructure. Learn about materials, load analysis, and construction methods.

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Ingeniería de Tráfico

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Control Systems, Process Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Spatial Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Management Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Community Development, Policy Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Environmental Resource Management, Emergency Response, Vulnerability, Research Reports, Water Resources, Geographic Information Systems, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera

      Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Operational Efficiency, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Fractal Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Database Design, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Human Centered Design, Storyboarding, SQL, Applied Machine Learning, Problem Solving, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Engagement, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Service Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Value Engineering, Waste Minimization, Competitive Intelligence, Business Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      704 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Internal Communications, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Web Content

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Comfort in Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Building Design, HVAC, Environmental Engineering, Building Codes, Landscape Architecture, Thermal Management, Architectural Design, Human Factors, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular structural engineering courses

    • Ingeniería de Tráfico: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
    • Fractal Data Science: Fractal Analytics
    • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
    • The hidden value – Lean in manufacturing and services: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Structural Engineering

    Structural engineering is part of the field of civil engineering, and it's a specialty that deals with designing, drawing, and planning the structure of a building. This type of engineers design structures as simple as schoolhouses and as elaborate as the International Space Station. As a structural engineer, you'd combine mathematics and physics to calculate a building's load and determine whether a design can be structurally sound. You would also make the proper calculations and preparations to ensure that a structure can withstand natural and manmade disasters before contractors construct the building itself.‎

    Structural engineering is a necessary and worthwhile pursuit because buildings need to have proper design if they're going to last a long time and keep people safe. If you're interested in civil engineering, you'll want to learn structural engineering because the safety and durability of a building depend directly on how well the engineer designs the structure. Your work has a bearing on successful construction and efficient use of materials. You'll also experience a sense of achievement when something you've designed becomes a completed reality.‎

    You can put your structural engineering knowledge to work easily as a civil engineer or contractor. There are plenty of structural engineering jobs available working for construction companies or engineering firms. You have the option of working with one company with the same crews and coworkers, or you might decide to work as a consultant with different clients and new experiences on every job site. You may even want to look for jobs with municipal agencies that develop infrastructure for public use.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can give you the opportunity to learn the foundations of structural engineering as well as more specific topics, like 3D modeling, engineering mechanics, and the new frontier of green building. A course in advanced engineering can help you understand the dynamics of 3D motion, and a fundamentals course can help you learn about stress, strain, and axial loading.‎

    Online Structural Engineering courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Structural Engineering skills. Choose from a wide range of Structural Engineering courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Structural Engineering, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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