Introduction to Steel

BY
Tenaris via Edx

Understand the basics of the steel industry, its history, and current growth opportunities in Introduction to Steel by Tenaris University through edX.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 1-2 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Certification course in Introduction to Steel is a comprehensive course that introduces young engineering students to the history and background of steel and how it forms the backbone of major industries of the world. The program focuses on the history of steel, its origin, its evolution to its present form, and its myriad uses throughout this timeline. Importantly, it traces the different uses of steel from its nascent form to present-day forms. 

The steel industry is one of the important components of the economy of a country and needs the set up of illustrious processing units and massive steel plant projects. The Introduction to Steel Certification Course familiarizes the learner with accomplishments related to such industrial setups achieved in different countries and how it has led to the employment of hundreds of people over the years. While steel plants are studied in detail, the course also familiarizes the student with the types of steel, the end products, by-products, and the commercial and industrial values of each of them. The candidates can take the programme by paying a fee or free. While paying the fee, the candidates can get a certificate and unlimited access to the course. When taking it free of cost, the learners can audit for a limited duration. 

The highlights

  • Shareable certificate from edX 
  • Verified instructors and 100% Official
  • 100% online 
  • Self-paced programme
  • Globally conducted under the strong supervision of edX 
  • Suitable for candidates from different nationalities

Program offerings

  • Assignments
  • Everyday examples
  • Demonstrations
  • Peer feedback
  • Industry footage
  • Steel making videos
  • Practice exercises

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

Introduction to Steel Fee Details:

  • The course can be bought for free.
  • The fee for the certificate is ₹4,926
  • Free course candidates will not receive any certificate.
  • The study material for paid and free courses are the same.

Course

Fee

Introduction to Steel

Free, Extra Certificate Charges would be ₹4,926

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Tenaris

certificate fees

₹4,926

Who it is for

The beginner’s course for Introduction to Steel by edX is the perfect choice for the following individuals:

  • Engineers who are looking for better opportunities or a promotion at work basing upon re-enforced understanding of the steel industry and it's future.   
  • Metallurgy students interested in vocational training with a casual interest in the steel industry and how the path can be paved for them here on 
  • Beginners in engineering who want to understand the core basics before delving into the details of the industry. 
  • Speakers and lecturers who want to revisit the history and procedures of the steel industry

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Students earn a shareable certificate after completing the 5-week course of Introduction to Steel by edX.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

By opting for this course on Introduction to Steel by Tenaris University through edXl, students can obtain knowledge about the following: 

  • Understand the challenges and process manifestation of the process of steel smelting along with deep knowledge of the differences in traditional and modern-day procedures.
  • The different properties of steel and its origin and development in society. History and growth of importance as one of the hardest materials in everyday living.
  • The relationship that steel has with society in general and its uses in industrial, commercial, and cultural scenarios.
  • Sustainability of steel industry and its allied industries and products in a rapidly changing society.

The syllabus

About the Course

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the Professor & Staff
  • Discussion Forum

The Material

  • Steel At Home
  • The Ages of Civilization 
  • Turning Rocks into Metals
  • Properties of Metals 
  • Metal Crystals
  • Alloys
  • Steel - A Summary

The Process

  • The Perfect Construction Material
  • Smelting
  • Heat Treatment
  • Thermomechanical Processing
  • Making Cars From Steel
  • Sustainability
  • The Future Of Steel

Final Exam

  • Exercises

Admission details

The process of admission in the Certificate course on Introduction to Steel by Tenaris University is easy and takes only a few minutes since it is completely online. The candidate must have his email ID ready and in case he is opting for the certificate, the payment mode should be available online too. Follow the below steps to enrol:

Step 1: Visit the course detail page here: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-steel-2 and click on ‘Enroll now.’

Step 2: Candidates can either use an existing account, or create an account with an email and password, or use their Google email id to log in automatically to edX and create the new account.

Step 3: The candidate then enrols for the course free of cost.

Step 4: The candidate can opt for the paid certificate at the end of enrolling and selects the payment option.

Step 5: The billing details are provided to the candidate and he can make the payment online.

Step 6: After the process of enrollment is complete, the candidate gets access to the session time schedule with course timings for every week.

Step 7: The materials are provided during these online classes and are lively, interactive, and knowledge-driven.

How it helps

This course is best for engineers who need a deep understanding of the steel industry and want to build a future in it. Steel plants offer numerous roles to engineers and are one of their most important employers. Among the many Introduction to Steel benefits is the fact that this course ensures that the basics, history, and future of the product is discussed in detail. While the course is concise and short term, it is filled with lively interactions, demonstrations, videos, and learning material that can be shared and treasured for a lifetime.

Enrolling for this program through edX is an even better option because students actually get to support the cause of providing free education to global candidates that is endorsed by the website of edX.org. The course is also free and does not charge the candidate unless there is a need for a verified and official certificate.

The nominal fee required to pay for this course gives you the stamp and authentication of industry leaders and academics of Tenaris University, who have mentored your journey during this course. This program is a must have for engineering students of any grade since it is a beginner program and easy to understand. It gives you deep insights of lecturers having illustrious years of experience in the field of study and it can clear all your doubts regarding the market feasibility of the different products and bi-products of the steel industry.

Instructors

Mr Mark Miodownik
Professor
UCL London

Ph.D

FAQs

Can doubts be cleared after every online session/class?

Yes, the edX log-in enables you to start or attend a forum pertaining to your course and post your doubts there to receive answers from your mentors or old students who are sharing their experiences.

What is the biggest advantage of doing this course on edX?

The biggest advantage is that the course is curated by senior lecturers from Tenaris University and edX gives you verified course content absolutely free. The course duration is concise and candidate-friendly because of the insights applied by edX.

Does one need to attend on campus classes?

The course is 100% online and allows the candidates to decide their own pace of learning. The course material and session schedules are pre-determined and are 5 weeks long. The online sessions are held year-round in different batches.

Is it suggested that the Introduction to Steel course order be followed as given?

Yes. It is always advised that the course tenets are followed in given order to ensure clear understanding of the concepts and the growth of concepts after the basic concepts are covered. This is very important for thorough understanding of the entire course itself.

Is there an estimated total duration of Introduction to Steel online course?

There is no total duration of the course since the online classes are interactive and may differ in duration. Also, there is no fixed video tutorial that this course runs on. Therefore, you choose the pace at which the Introduction to Steel program must go on. And this changes the duration of the course drastically.

Can the course content be availed for free?

Yes, the course content, tutorials, assignments, and videos with demonstrations and real-life steel industry videos can be obtained for free as soon as you enrol for the course and your classes begin.

Who do I contact for more details?

You can visit the website edX.org for more details. edX provides a hundred percent support round the clock to interested candidates and understands the importance of communicating to them through online portals and emails. Therefore, you can easily post your query, ask for a callback or look for a course expert on their website at: https://courses.edx.org/support/contact_us.

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