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A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations (Cornell via edX)

Run by Cornell University

OnlineOnline (global)~6 weeks at 4–6 hours/weekAudit at no cost (time-limited access); certificate paid (USD $199)OpenLow effort

About this opportunity

<p>A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations is a Cornell University course on edX (CornellX ENGR2000X). It teaches how to analyse real-world engineering problems using the Ansys simulation suite, drawing from Cornell's mechanical and aerospace engineering curriculum.</p><ul><li>Content spans solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer with a consistent simulation workflow</li><li>Worked problems include a bolted rocket assembly, a wind turbine rotor, and fluid flow in an artery</li><li>Free student licence of Ansys is provided during the course</li><li>Runs ~6 weeks at 4–6 hours per week, self-paced through archived content</li><li>Audit mode is free; an optional paid certificate of achievement is available from Cornell and edX</li></ul><p>Practical simulation skills are valued by engineering firms and relevant to NTU/NUS mechanical, aerospace, and civil engineering programmes.</p>

Who can apply

Open to all; prerequisites: high school physics (Newton's second law), differential and integral calculus, basic matrix algebra. edX rates it Intermediate.

How to apply

Register for a free edX account and enrol from the course page, choosing the free audit track (time-limited access) or the USD 199 certificate track.

What you get

Certificate

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by Cornell University. More on their website.

Who can apply?+

Open to all; prerequisites: high school physics (Newton's second law), differential and integral calculus, basic matrix algebra. edX rates it Intermediate.

Is it paid?+

Cost: Audit at no cost (time-limited access); certificate paid (USD $199).

How do I apply?+

Register for a free edX account and enrol from the course page, choosing the free audit track (time-limited access) or the USD 199 certificate track.

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Last verified 27 September 2026·Updated 27 September 2026·Source