3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

Turn Your Ideas into Objects with 3D Printing. Obtain a rich understanding of what 3D printing is and how 3D printers work and develop skills in 3D Modeling. Consider how this new technology is being used by both firms and individuals with revolutionary potential; acquire a set of tangible skills that will allow you to design, prototype, manufacture, and share (or sell) physical objects.

Instructors: Vishal Sachdev

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4 course series

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2 months

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.4

(240 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the fundamentals of 3D printing technology, exploring real-world applications transforming how we design, prototype, and manufacture products.
Learn to use industry-standard 3D modeling software and scanning technology to transform your creative ideas into printable designs.
Develop hands-on expertise with desktop 3D printer setup, operation, and maintenance, including practical knowledge of different printer types.
Learn and apply design thinking and product development principles, enabling you to conceptualize, prototype, and iterate on 3D printing projects.

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Specialization - 4 course series

This Specialization will introduce you to the magic of 3D printing. Through a series of four cohesive courses, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into objects and your objects into ideas. This course brings together a unique mix of academics and industry through partnerships with Ultimaker, a leading desktop 3D Printer manufacturer, and Autodesk, the leader in 3D modeling software.

Applied Learning Project

Courses in this specialization include a mix of practice quizzes to self-assess understanding, graded quizzes to validate knowledge of the lecture materials, and peer review assignment to apply course concepts into real-word scenarios. These learning experiences build towards a cumulative learning outcome of developing the skills to imagine, design, make, and share a 3D printed object.

The 3D Printing Revolution

Course 19 hours4.7 (1,645 ratings)

What you'll learn

Obtain a rich understanding of 3D printing, including how it works and what you can make.
Explain the revolutionary advantages of 3D printing and the exciting future of this technology.
Examine several real-world examples and interviews by experts in the field to see 3D printing in action.
Obtain free digital designs that you can turn into 3D printed objects.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Materials

Category: New Product Development

Category: Human–Computer Interaction

Category: Product Development

3D Printing Applications

Course 220 hours4.6 (673 ratings)

What you'll learn

Describe the ways in which 3D printing enables a new way of making things
Describe trends in the 3D printing industry
Explain the various applications of 3D printing
Understand the basics of the design thinking approach

Skills you'll gain

Category: Design Thinking

Category: 3D Production

Category: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

3D Printing Software

Course 315 hours4.6 (538 ratings)

What you'll learn

Sketch out idea that can be turned into 3D designs
Model ideas in 3D and convert to 3D printable designs
Scan people and objects for 3D printing

Skills you'll gain

Category: 3D Production

Category: 3D Modeling

Category: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Category: 3D Scanning

3D Printing Hardware

Course 431 hours4.2 (110 ratings)

What you'll learn

Understand the history and development of desktop 3D printers
Describe the different types of desktop 3D printers, how they work, what they are used for, and objects they can create
Set-up and prepare a 3D desktop printer for printing a test object
Identify 3D printable objects and prepare them for 3D desktop printing

Skills you'll gain

Category: 3D Production

Category: Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Instructors

Vishal Sachdev

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Frequently asked questions

Time to completion can vary widely based on your schedule, most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 3-6 months.

No background knowledge is necessary for this Specialization.

It is recommended that the courses in the Specialization be taken in the order outlined.In the Capstone Project, you will have the opportunity to synthesize your learning in all courses and apply your combined skills in a final project

Courses on Coursera do not carry University of Illinois credit on their own. Each iDegree course has an enhanced for-credit component. You can earn academic credit if you combine an open online course with the enhanced for-credit component offered on the University of Illinois platform. To learn more visit https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/graduate-hub/online. Some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

You will be able to have a solid understanding of 3D printing and its revolutionary potential and will be able to print and customize 3D designs.

You will also be able to use 3D software to design a wide variety of objects for both personal and professional use.

In addition, learners who enroll in the course certificate will receive extended free access to Fusion 360 (provided by Autodesk)

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Earn a career certificate

Specialization - 4 course series

The 3D Printing Revolution

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

3D Printing Applications

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

3D Printing Software

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

3D Printing Hardware

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Instructors

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

New to Design and Product? Start here.

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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