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Free online courses for engineering students (UK and Ireland)
Are there free online courses for engineering students in the UK? Yes. These 15 courses are free to learn and suit HNC, HND, degree and apprentice engineers: electrical basics, a first PLC, instruments, Python, CAD and robot simulation. The certificate is optional (£19 including VAT) and is not a university or vendor credential.
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Electrical Fundamentals for Technicians: Volts to Multimeter to Drawings
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Engineering students in the UK
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- Electrical and electronic: Electrical Fundamentals, Industrial Motor Control and Electrical Design Engineering.
- Electronics and software: Python for AI and Engineering Data, MATLAB and Simulink and the ESP32 IoT course.
- Instrumentation and control: Industrial Instrumentation and Siemens TIA Portal.
- Mechanical: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Pneumatics and Hydraulics and ABB RobotStudio.
Every student benefits from Excel for Engineers and Prompt Engineering for Engineers. Work through one course at a time and finish its final exam before starting the next. For UK standards, see the wider list of free engineering courses.
Questions
Engineering students: common questions
Are there free courses for HNC and HND engineering students?
Yes. These courses are free to learn and run alongside a college course. Electrical Fundamentals, Industrial Motor Control and Siemens TIA Portal are common additions for electrical and engineering HNC and HND students.
Which free course should an electronics student take first?
Python for AI and Engineering Data, then MATLAB and Simulink for control systems or the ESP32 course for embedded and IoT work.
Are there free courses for electrical engineering students?
Yes: Electrical Fundamentals, Industrial Motor Control and Electrical Design Engineering, then Siemens TIA Portal for the automation side of electrical work.
What can mechanical students learn here?
SolidWorks 3D modelling, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, and robot programming in ABB RobotStudio, all with free or trial software.
Can I add these courses and the certificate to my CV?
Yes. The courses are free to learn. The optional EDWartens certificate of completion is paid and verifiable by code, so a recruiter can check it. It is not a university, apprenticeship or vendor credential.
Do I need to be in a certain year, or in the UK?
No. The courses start from the basics and suit any year, and they are online, so they are open to learners in Ireland and elsewhere. Some content, such as BS 7671, is UK-specific.
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