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Online Mechanical Engineering Courses
Who are iLearn Engineering®?
iLearn Engineering® as a UK Accredited Online Engineering College specialising in providing online engineering courses for the next generation of engineers on an international scale. Our courses have been developed from the ground up and are specifically created so they can be delivered online.
We have one of the widest ranges of Online Mechanical Engineering Courses Anywhere
At iLearn Engineering®, our online mechanical engineering courses aim to propel your engineering career to greater heights. We offer a diverse range of online mechanical engineering courses to cater to different academic and career goals. Our courses are available in varying credit values, ranging from 40 credit Engineering Diplomas to 120 credit Higher International Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and 240 credit Higher International Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. These courses cover various topics such as design, structural and dynamic analysis, maintenance, energy, and management. Our learners can choose the course that aligns with their interests and needs, and they can also progress through different levels of study, from certificate to diploma
What Online Mechanical Engineering Courses do you offer?
In our online mechanical engineering courses you will learn about engineering design, structures, forces and stress, machines, engineering management, materials science and fluid mechanics. In addition you will cover the fundamental maths and science that underpin engineering as a whole.
We have a wide range of fully accredited Mechanical Engineering online courses:
Engineering Diplomas:
(40 credits)Mechanical Engineering :
Higher International Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (EduQual Level 4)
Higher International Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (EduQual Level 5)
Mechanical Engineering Qualifications
We have a range of fully accredited online mechanical engineering courses.
Higher International Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (EduQual Level 4) [120 credits]
This online mechanical engineering course has a total of 120 credits meaning that it is benchmarked to be equivalent to a full year of undergraduate study. Moreover, being a Level 4 mechanical engineering course means that it is benchmarked to the first year of a university degree course in mechanical engineering.
Most students are eligible to enrol directly on to this course because we teach you all the maths and science that you need to be successful with the rest of the course.
Higher International Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (EduQual Level 5) [240 credits]
This higher online mechanical engineering course develops your knowledge in mechanical engineering at a deeper and more specialist level and once completed you will become eligible to apply to universities to top-up your qualification to degree level.
Students working on a part time basis can typically complete these courses in a time frame of between 1 and 3 years. However, you are in control of your own learning, and it is in principle possible to finish the course much sooner than this.
Most students are eligible to enrol directly on to this course because we teach you all the maths and science that you need to be successful with the rest of the course.
Engineering Diplomas [40 credit]
We also offer a range of shorter online mechanical engineering courses. These qualifications are ideal for learners that wish to study a specific topic of interest to them all who wish to complete the course in a shorter time frame then our full 120 credits courses above. These 40 credit qualifications can typically be completed in a time frame of between two and six months.
View Samples of our Mechanical Engineering Learning Material
The iLearn Portal gives you access to our full range of learning material consisting of short videos, worked examples, practise questions and detailed e-workbooks.
View a sample of some of our learning material for Mechanical Engineering courses below:
How can we analyse a single-degree-of-freedom lumped parameter systems with damping?
How can we analyse a single-degree-of-freedom lumped parameter system with damping? In our previous article on undamped vibration, we looked at solving vibration problems with a single degree of freedom. In this article, we’re going to look at systems with damping and how to analyse them. We’ll focus on the mathematical analysis of a single-degree-of-freedom […]
How can we analyse undamped vibration problems.
How can we analyse undamped vibration problems. In our previous article on harmonic motion, we looked at how we can analyse problems involving simple harmonic motion, now we’re going to look at solving vibration problems with a single degree of freedom. Vibration Analysis In vibration analysis, there are two approaches we are interested in. One […]
How do we analyse problems involving harmonic motion?
How do we analyse problems involving harmonic motion? In our previous article on mechanical resonance, we looked at harmonic motion and how it affects structures. Now we’re going to jump into how we can solve issues that involve simple harmonic motion. What is simple harmonic motion? Many systems consist of components that vibrate in the […]
What are mechanical resonance and damping in engineering?
What are mechanical resonance and damping in engineering? In our previous articles, such as our article on axial load-carrying capacity, we focused on buckling and load-carrying calculations. In our next few articles, we’ll move on to focusing on the vibration of structures and how it can affect them. What is vibration in engineering? Let’s dive […]
How can we calculate the axial load-carrying capacity of a reinforced concrete column and classify it?
How can we calculate the axial load-carrying capacity of a reinforced concrete column and classify it? Following on from our previous article on the axial load-carrying capacity of a steel column, we’re going to look at the axial load-carrying capacity of a concrete column and also see how we can classify it. What is a […]
How do we calculate the axial load-carrying capacity of a steel column?
How can the axial load-carrying capacity of a steel column be determined? Following on from our previous article on evaluating the Euler buckling load, we’re going to look at some other calculations we need when looking at buckling of columns. Eccentrically loaded steel column design. The axial force can’t act centrically on the column, so, […]
How do we analyse the deflection of simply supported beams using calculus.
How do we analyse the deflection of simply supported beams using calculus. In our previous article on deflection in simply supported beams, we looked at calculating deflection using standard tables. In this article, however, our focus will be on calculating deflection using calculus. Relationship Between Deflection, Slope and Radius of Curvature As we mentioned in […]
Determine the deflection of en-castre beams.
Determine the deflection of en-castre beams. Following on from our previous article on deflection of beams with a combined load, we’re going to look at deflection in a different type of beam. What is an en-castre beam? En-castre beams, or fixed beams, have fixed supports at both ends. So, they don’t allow horizontal, vertical or rotational […]
Determine the deflection of beams due to combined loads
Determine the deflection of beams due to combined loads If you read our article deflection of beams with a single load, you’ll know about deflection of a beam. Now we’re going to investigate how deflection affects a beam with combined loads. Calculating deflections on a beam with combined loads. Deflections from combined loading on a […]
Determine the deflection of cantilever beams with a single load.
Determine the deflection of cantilever beams with a single load. If you read our previous article on what is deflection, you’ll have some idea of deflection and it’s magnitude. Now we’re going to investigate how we determine deflection. What is a cantilever beam? Cantilever beams are constrained at one end and free at their other […]
What is the deflection of a structure and what determines its magnitude?
What is the deflection of a structure and what determines its magnitude? If you’ve read our previous articles on how to determine forces on a joint or structure, you’ll know that there are many different calculations used in civil engineering. Now we’re going to change direction slightly and take a look at deflection and what […]
How do we analyse the effects of loading on cylinders?
How do we analyse the effects of loading on cylinders? Continuing on in our series looking at the various calculations used in Civil Structural Analysis, we’re going to dive into analysing the effects of loading on cylinders. What is a cylinder? Firstly, what is a cylinder? Many items like steam boilers or large pipes are […]
How to determine the forces acting in pin-jointed frame structures.
How to determine the forces acting in pin-jointed frame structures. We’re going to continue our series of articles on the calculations used to determine various forces and effects by jumping in to another calculation. What is a pin joint. Before looking at the forces acting in a pin joint, we need to know what a […]
Determine the effects of torsional loads on shafts.
Determine the effects of torsional loads on shafts. We’re going to continue our series of articles on the calculations used in civil and mechanical engineering by diving into torsional loads on shafts and their effects. The image below shows a motor supplied with power which causes a shaft to rotate. The rotating shaft causes the […]
Calculating the reaction forces and bending moment distributions in a simply supported beam.
Calculating the reaction forces and bending moment distributions in a simply supported beam. This is the second in a series of articles diving into the various calculations used in civil and mechanical engineering, such as our article on calculating stress. For this one, we’re going to look at reaction forces in a simply supported beam. […]
How to calculate stress for direct loading of components.
How to calculate stress for direct loading of components. If a rubber strip is pulled it stretches, and the more you pull it the more it stretches. There’s a relationship between the extension and the force applied, known as Hooke’s Law, and it can be expressed as a force extension graph: The top graph above […]
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 […]
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.
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…
What are Periodic Waves?
Periodic waves are discussed including engineering examples worked calculations
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 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’…
Why Choose iLearn Engineering®?
iLearn Engineering® as a UK based online engineering college specialising in providing online engineering courses for the next generation of engineers on an international scale. Our courses have been developed from the ground up and are specifically created so they can be delivered online.
Open Access Courses
Anyone can enrol as we teach you all of the engineering maths and science you need to succeed with your course.
Real Chartered Engineers
We are a team of Chartered Engineers and academics. We understand what engineers need to know and we also understand what engineering businesses expect from their engineers.
Enrol 356 days a year – start when you are ready
iLearn Engineering® take a unique view to how their courses are made available to their learners. First, learning is asynchronous, meaning that learners can start their course anytime, 365 days a year.
No schedules, no classes, no deadlines, and no exams.
Instead unlike a traditional college, with iLearn Engineering® the learner is in control over how long it takes them to complete their course. Students study the learning material at their own pace, fitting it in around their existing commitments, and therefore learners do not need to give up their job or other commitments to gain an engineering qualification.
Full UK Accreditation
The mechanical engineering courses that iLearn Engineering® deliver have been accredited by a UK awarding body to be at levels 4 and 5 which makes them equivalent to studying the first and second years of a university course in mechanical engineering. Therefore, you can be assured of the academic rigour and quality of courses on offer.
Easy to Follow Bite-sized Learning
Our carefully developed learning material has been designed to be accessible to almost any learner from any background comprising of short videos, worked examples and practice questions to prepare the learner for their written assignments.
Tutor Support
Full tutor support is always on hand to help students that need that little bit of extra help, so you are never completely alone. Tutorials can be arranged with real engineers on a one to one basis.
Career Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering
Studying a UK Accredited online engineering qualification in mechanical engineering can open up a wide range of career opportunities. Here are some possible career paths you could pursue:
- Design engineer – as a design engineer, you would be responsible for creating new products, machines or systems. You would use your knowledge of mechanical engineering principles to design and test prototypes.
- Manufacturing engineer – as a manufacturing engineer, you would work on the production of products or systems. You would be responsible for optimizing the manufacturing process to ensure it is efficient and cost-effective.
- Maintenance engineer – as a maintenance engineer, you would be responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment is operating correctly. You would use your knowledge of mechanical engineering to diagnose and fix any problems.
- Research engineer – as a research engineer, you would work in a research and development department. You would be responsible for conducting experiments and analyzing data to develop new products or improve existing ones.
- Project manager – as a project manager, you would be responsible for managing engineering projects from start to finish. You would oversee the work of a team of engineers, ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
- Quality control engineer – as a quality control engineer, you would be responsible for ensuring that products meet the required quality standards. You would use your knowledge of mechanical engineering to develop and implement quality control procedures.
- Energy engineer – as an energy engineer, you would work on projects related to the efficient use of energy. You would use your knowledge of mechanical engineering to design and implement energy-efficient systems and processes.
- Aerospace engineer – as an aerospace engineer, you would work on projects related to the design and development of aircraft and spacecraft. You would use your knowledge of mechanical engineering to design and test components and systems.
These are just a few examples of the many career paths available to someone with a UK Accredited online engineering qualification in mechanical engineering.
Why Mechanical Engineering?
As you may already know, Mechanical Engineering is a diverse and interdisciplinary field that plays a critical role in many industries, including aerospace, manufacturing, medicine, renewable energy, and automotive. It involves the design, analysis, and optimization of machines, systems, and processes that move and transform energy and materials.
Our online engineering courses focus on providing you with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering, as well as the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field. You will learn about engineering design, structural mechanics, and dynamics, forces, machines, and systems, as well as CAD skills and engineering materials.
Our engineering courses are designed to give you experience in designing and analysing mechanical systems. You will learn how to apply your knowledge to solve real-world problems and create innovative solutions that meet the needs of industry and society.
In addition to technical skills, we also emphasize the importance of professional skills such as communication and leadership. Our faculty consists of experienced professional engineers as well as university professors who are dedicated to providing you with the best education possible and helping you achieve your career goals.
Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of career paths in Mechanical Engineering, including design and development, manufacturing, research and development, and project management.
So why wait?
Enrol today and start your journey towards a rewarding career in Mechanical Engineering. Let us help you turn your passion for innovation and problem-solving into a successful career.
Benefits of pursuing a Mechanical Engineering online course
One of the benefits of pursuing a Mechanical Engineering online course is the specialized knowledge and skills that students can acquire in this field. Mechanical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components. Students who pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree can gain expertise in areas such as thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials science, among others, and develop a diverse skill set that can be applied to many different industries.
Moreover, a Mechanical Engineering online course can also provide students with a deep understanding of the principles of physics and mathematics that are essential to this field. With a strong foundation in these areas, students can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are highly valued in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Additionally, a Mechanical Engineering online course can provide students with the opportunity to explore different areas of interest within the field. Students can take courses in areas such as robotics, fluid mechanics, or energy systems, allowing them to gain specialized knowledge and skills that can help them stand out in the job market.