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Robotics Courses

Robotics courses can help you learn programming for robot control, sensor integration, and mechanical design principles. You can build skills in automation, system troubleshooting, and algorithm development for tasks like navigation and object recognition. Many courses introduce tools such as ROS (Robot Operating System), CAD software for design, and simulation platforms that allow you to test your robotic systems in virtual environments.

Popular Robotics Courses and Certifications


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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Estimation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Vehicle Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Control Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Machine Controls, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Business Intelligence, Robotics

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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Robotics Foundations I - Robot Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Autonomous Aerospace Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Systems Architecture, Simulations, Global Positioning Systems, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Vision, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Integration, Estimation, Business Intelligence

    4.3
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Deep Learning, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Data Science, AI Integrations, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Graphical Tools, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Artificial Intelligence for Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Automation, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Algorithms

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular robotics courses

  • Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation: Northwestern University
  • Autonomous Vehicle Engineering: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Robotics Foundations I - Robot Modelling: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Autonomous Aerospace Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
  • Robotic Path Planning and Task Execution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots: Northwestern University

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