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With over 50 online courses in engineering, iLearn Engineering® is the largest online provider of UK accredited qualifications in engineering worldwide!
We offer a wide range of online engineering courses in all the major engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic, Civil, Computing, Aerospace, Manufacturing and General Engineering.
Our ethos is to make learning available to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Whether you are recently employed, looking to upskill, further your career in engineering, or simply looking for qualifications to proceed to higher education, we can help you to achieve your goals.
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Popular Courses
Some of our more popular engineering courses are shown below.
Higher International Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Higher International Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Higher International Diploma in Civil Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Higher International Diploma in Computer Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Higher International Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Higher International Diploma in Industrial Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Computer Engineering
iLearn Engineering® is a UK Accredited Online Engineering College with a Global Reach.
iLearn Engineering® is a UK accredited online engineering college that offers high-quality engineering courses and programs to students all over the world. The college has a global reach, making it accessible to students from different parts of the world who are interested in pursuing an engineering career. iLearn Engineering® has a reputation for providing students with a quality education that meets the highest academic standards, thanks to its accreditation from recognized bodies in the UK.
Your passport to a global career in engineering.
An accredited engineering qualification can open up a world of career opportunities in various fields. With this qualification, one can work as a civil engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, aerospace engineer, or computer engineer and many other engineering roles.
Engineering professionals are in high demand as they are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure, machinery, transportation and equipment that are vital to the world we live in. Graduates can work in industries such as manufacturing, construction, aerospace, automotive, energy, and technology, amongst others. With the ever-growing demand for engineers, there are plenty of career opportunities available for those with an accredited engineering qualification. The potential for career growth, high salaries, and the ability to make a positive impact on society makes engineering a rewarding career path.
Learn with the Best: Chartered Engineers
All our teaching staff have many years industrial and teaching experience, and all courses have been designed by professionally registered Chartered Engineers. That makes us the only place you can get taught by 100% real current engineers.
Our engineering courses are specifically developed to meet the demands of modern engineering companies from our own experience, ensuring you learn the right skills for jobs relevant to today’s knowledge-based economy.
Furthermore, our courses are available internationally and are accredited by a UK Awarding Body.
Our engineering courses have a recognised learning pathway allowing you to progress directly to a ‘top-up’ degree (BEng) with a partner UK university, all whilst studying from home.
You Choose Where and When to Study
One of the benefits of iLearn Engineering® is its online learning model, which allows students to study at their own pace and from any location. The online platform is designed to provide students with a rich learning experience, complete with interactive modules, videos, worked examples, practise questions and detailed e-workbooks that help them understand and apply engineering concepts. Students can also benefit from the support of expert engineering faculty.
We provide a unique distance learning package which is flexible and homebased, furthermore we have no exams, no deadlines, and no timetables!
Learning Resources
Interested in seeing some samples of our learning resources? Or maybe you’re just looking for free engineering resources. Read more from our selection of free engineering library of learning resources…
What is the magnitude of deflection in beams and how do we determine it?
What is the magnitude of deflection in beams and how do we determine it? When a beam is subjected to a load, it deflects from its original position. In other words, it bends to a certain extent. The amount of deflection depends on the beam’s cross-section and its strength. There are two criteria for […]
Cost management used in construction projects.
How cost management is used in construction projects. You may have read some previous articles about construction projects, and noticed cost management mentioned as being the responsibility of a few different project roles. Cost management is an important part of a construction project to ensure a budget is in place. It also ensures that the […]
What is important in flooring construction?
What is important in flooring construction? In our previous articles we discussed the uses of materials such as timber and masonry in construction. Now we’re going to talk about floors, and what is important in constructing them, including materials. What is a floor? Let’s confirm what a floor is so everyone knows what we’re dealing […]
Key roles in a construction project.
Key roles in a construction project. In a previous article we discussed specifying client needs before we launch into a construction project. But where does the client fit into the project? Is this the only time we see them, and who else is involved? Let’s find out! Collaboration in a construction project Collaboration is crucial […]
Masonry and its uses in construction
Masonry and its uses in construction You’re maybe familiar with the term masonry, and maybe even that it’s used in construction. But many of us aren’t much more familiar that, so let’s dive in and find out more! What is masonry? The materials covered by the term masonry include natural stone, manufactured forms made of […]
How do we go about specifying customer needs?
How do we go about specifying customer needs? In any construction project there will be a customer – the person or organisation who wants the building(s) detailed in the project. It’s the customer who tells us what they want, when, and how much of a budget they might have. It’s easy to see how what […]
What are the different types of construction projects?
What are the different types of construction projects? A construction project is as a series of interrelated construction tasks which are undertaken in a systematic order over a temporary timeframe. It results in the completion of the project and the creation of a tangible product or outcome. The type of processes involved in a construction […]
Understanding imperative and declarative programming
Understanding imperative and declarative programming While we discussed programming paradigms in a previous article, the most common explanation of the difference between imperative and declarative programming is that imperative tells the computer how to do things, whereas declarative focuses on what we want to get from the computer. Statements vs expressions Imperative code uses statements […]
What is a programming paradigm and what types are there?
What is a programming paradigm and what types are there? Programming paradigms are different ways or styles in which a programming language can be organised. Each paradigm consists of certain structures, features, and ways to tackle common programming problems. Some paradigms are more suited to certain types of problems, so you would use different paradigms […]
What is the Scrum Methodology?
What is the Scrum Methodology? You might remember from our article on Agile software development that we mentioned there were several Agile features. These are things like what aspects of Agile will we use or not use and what way will we implement Agile into our business in a way that works for us. One […]
How timber can be used as a construction material
How timber can be used as a construction material One of the most valuable building materials we have is timber. This is because wood has an internal structure that results in an extremely anisotropic material (properties are different in different directions), making it a typical natural composite material. Although a wide variety of industries use […]
How can buildings be classified?
How can buildings be classified? We spend a lot of time in various structures, more so than we ever do outside. There are different types of buildings we spend our time in and might be involved in constructing, so let’s have a look at how we can classify these buildings. Classification of buildings based on […]
What is Agile Software Development?
What is Agile Software Development? Agile development is an approach that is a combination of iterative and incremental sequences with a focus on process adaptability and customer satisfaction via a rapid delivery of the working product. Unlike the more traditional waterfall model previously used in development, where each step is completed sequentially, agile promotes an […]
What is the Software Development LifeCycle?
What is the Software Development LifeCycle? The SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a breakdown of all the steps involved in the creation of software and will normally move through the following steps: Why is it used? The SDLC gives a business or team a tried-and-tested foundation for every software related project that they produce. […]
What are coding standards? Do we really need them?
What are coding standards? Do we really need them? Coding standards are rules and guidelines that help developers create cleaner, more readable, and more efficient code with minimal bugs and errors. They also offer a uniform way for developers to build highly functional code. Coding standards aren’t the personal opinions of any one developer. They […]
How does the grain size affect the strength of a material?
How does the grain size affect the strength of a material? In this article we are going to focus on how the grain size impacts on yield strength. What is a grain? A crystal can be modelled as a unit lattice in which atoms are arranged in a specific position, when a group of crystals […]
Material deformation techniques
Material deformation techniques This article discusses various methods where materials are forcibly deformed, and their physical or microstructural properties are altered. This is done to enhance certain mechanical or electrical properties. The deformation usually takes place at high or low temperatures, and this is reflected in the naming of the process. Cold Working This process […]
The Four Fundamental Forces that Enable Aircraft to Fly
In this article, we will identify the four main forces concerned with aircraft in flight. We will discuss the nature of these forces and deduce mathematical and descriptive definitions
What is pseudocode and why do we use it in programming?
What is pseudocode and why do we use it in programming? As much as software developers would love to jump straight into programming when they get a new project or feature, that’s not a good idea and can lead to poor design and mistakes being made. Firstly, the developer(s) will create algorithms to represent what […]
What is an algorithm and why do we use them in computing?
What is an algorithm and why do we use them in computing? An algorithm is implemented via a programming language. Although different programming languages have different syntax, similar to French and Italian having different syntax, and may be designed for different purposes, how they implement an algorithm remains roughly the same. They have the same […]
How to Draw and Analyse Free Body Diagrams (FBDs)
In this free engineering tutorial we shall review What is a Free Body Diagram (FBD), Steps to draw a Free Body Diagram and Examples
What is Mechanical Testing of Engineering Materials?
This article will investigate the various ways in which mechanical testing techniques can be applied to engineering materials.
What is the Difference between Transformers and Rectifiers in Power Supplies?
What is the Difference between Transformers and Rectifiers? We shall first need to recap on some background knowledge relating to induction
Solid Solution Strengthening
High purity metals, while useful, are often softer and weaker than their alloys. The mechanical properties such as yield strength and…
Dispersion strengthening
What is dispersion strengthening? Dispersion strengthening is a process carried out to improve the properties of metals by adding…
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight. This article will give a brief overview of a typical flight of an aircraft
What is Meant by Inductance
Introduction to Inductance. The behaviour of the inductor is based on the properties of the magnetic field generated in a coil of wire.
Capacitors Explained for Engineers
Flight Mechanics of a Typical Aircraft Flight. This article will give a brief overview of a typical flight of an aircraft
How do we Measure Airspeed and Altitude of Aircraft?
Measuring the airspeed and altitude of an aircraft it is not as simple as you might first think, and requires the consideration of a…
What are Flight Control Surfaces?
This section will identify the main components within an aircraft, more from the point of view of large external parts, more specifically,
What are Periodic Waves?
Periodic waves are discussed including engineering examples worked calculations
What is Electromagnetic Induction?
Principles and Worked Examples Electromagnetic (EM) induction occurs when an electromagnetic field (emf) is induced in a wire, or more…
Engineering Projects – The critical path
Following on from our last article on engineering projects – planning for success (catch up here), this article expands on project…
Engineering Projects – Planning for success!
Being an engineer is much more than just performing calculations and making drawings. In the real-world, professional engineers are…
Aircraft Design – Aerofoil and Wing Design for Preliminary Aircraft Design
Part 2 of 3 of our Aircraft Design series. In this 20-minute video you will learn about aerofoil and wing design. If this video interests…
Aircraft Design – How to use Wing and Thrust Loading in your designs
This 18-minute video is the first tutorial in our new aircraft design series. The topic is how designers use thrust loading and wing…
Understanding Variation in Manufacturing
Variation is defined as “a change or slight difference in condition, amount, or level, typically within certain limits.” In this article…
Engineering Materials…What ‘stuff’ is made from
Engineering can be defined as the application of science and technology to create or produce something of use. In order to ‘produce’…
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EduQual Level 4 (120 Credits) Benchmarked to the first year of an undergraduate engineering programme. Prepare students for employment in engineering sector or a level 5 qualification
Higher International Diplomas
EduQual Level 5 (240 Credits) Benchmarked to the first two years of an undergraduate engineering programme Higher Education qualification equivalent to a Foundation Degree (UK) Prepare students for employment in engineering sector or top-up engineering degree
Engineering Diplomas
EduQual Level 4/5 (40 Credits) New Range of short courses leading to an accredited qualification. Perfect for CPD, to expand your knowledge and gain a qualification in a specific engineering subject. Ideal for those short of time or as an introduction to our benchmark qualifications. Can be used as credit transfer into our main Higher International Certificate / Diplomas.
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Furthermore, our courses are available internationally and are accredited by a UK Awarding Body.
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