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Skills in software modeling and simulation are essential to any engineer's toolkit and enable participation in the design and evaluation of modern complex systems. Advancements in this area have led to the development of digital twins, enabling engineers to test and refine their designs without the need for physical prototypes. Industries as far ranging as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy production, and electronics all require these skills to create the next generation of technology. Whether building a smart consumer device or a safety-critical system, these skills allow design teams to test a wide range of environments and conditions.

This four-course program takes you from the basics of engineering design and simulation to the design of a complete system-level quadcopter model. At first, you will use Simulink and Simscape to run simulations and modify the behavior of the systems represented. Then you will be guided through the process of designing a quadcopter model. You'll model the individual components, taking the opportunity to ensure each subsystem is meeting the specifications. Lastly, you'll combine the mechanical and electrical subsystems to create a comprehensive quadcopter system model while verifying the results for accuracy and reliability. Special course projects are included throughout the program to challenge your modeling and simulation skills with real-world engineering problems so you can easily apply the skills learned to different scenarios.

By the end of this program, you will possess the essential engineering design and simulation techniques to evaluate complex engineering systems and have a working model of a quadcopter.

No prior modeling experience is required. Simulink and Simscape, industry-leading block diagram environments, are used throughout the courses to teach fundamental modeling workflows. You will be provided with a free license for the duration of the program.

Engineering design and simulation skills continue to be important in many professional roles. Completing this program can be the first step towards acquiring the necessary skills to keep up with the constantly changing job market. Whether you are a recent engineering graduate looking to set yourself apart or a seasoned industry professional seeking new simulation skills, this program will provide a valuable starting point.

The four courses should be completed in order:

• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Simulating a Quadcopter's Flight
• Simulating a Quadcopter's Electromechanics
• Assembling and Testing a Quadcopter