Become a better engineer in 6 weeks

Get the most out of your computer. This course teaches Python, a straightforward programming language, for everyday structural engineering use.

  • No programming experience required

  • Learn to use AI as your engineering assistant

  • Integrate what you learn with the structural analysis software you already use - and Excel!

  • Lifetime access

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee - 30 days refund!

  • Packed with tons of engineering examples

  • Faster

    Free your time: Learn how to do batch calculations and build reusable calculation and finite element analysis postprocessing tools.

  • Better

    Impress your clients: Create great looking outputs that are easy to understand and quality control. Even for people who are not familiar with code.

  • Automated

    Don't repeat yourself: Set up workflows once, and adjust when needed.

Meet the team

Structural Engineer Timo Harboe Zollner

I have experience from Rambøll High Rise and Bjarke Ingels Group. I use Python daily and found it to be a game changer for the quality and speed I deliver. I love the creative problem-solving aspect of structural engineering and want to enable more engineers to unlock the potential of their computers. I will be your tutor and I'm excited to teach you practical and pragmatic Python skills.

Structural Engineer Sam Dixon

I’ve put together many of the lessons, exercises, and case studies for this course. I'm passionate about structural design and have worked on high-rise towers, lab spaces, and cultural venues. I learnt Python during my degree at the University of Cambridge, and I have found Python to be an extremely powerful tool in nearly all aspects of structural engineering. Now, I want to be part of helping our industry to use Python more effectively.

E-Learning Specialist, MB & Partners Amalie Langkjær

I'm skilled at breaking down complex ideas into engaging and enjoyable e-learning experiences. Using my analytical skills, I make tough concepts easy and fun for everyone. My approach is shaped by my Master’s degree in Education, ensuring effective and fun learning. I have supported Timo and Sam through various workshops to ensure the course meets e-learning best practices.

How you'll learn

  • 100+ professionally edited short videos

  • Interactive notebooks that cover everything in the course

  • Multiple-choice quizzes to test your knowledge.

  • Plenty of exercises to reinforce your learning.

  • Larger projects to demonstrate how the skills you've learned can be applied to real-world problems

Curriculum

Module 0

Day-to-Day Engineering Calculations

You'll be guided through the basics of Python, from writing your first line of code to building digital tools that can handle most of your engineering calculations.

Module 1

Structural Analysis Plots – Better, Faster, Automated

We'll dive into Matplotlib, a powerful plotting library in Python. We'll explore examples like pile capacity plots, sensitivity analysis, and material quantity/cost plots. By the end, you'll be able to create clear, professional plots for any engineering calculation.

Module 2

Excel on Steroids

We introduce the Pandas library to take spreadsheets to the next level while still using Excel. You'll work with examples ranging from steel section catalogues to concrete test data to create useful tools that streamline your daily tasks.

Module 3

Finite Element Models Through Text File Automation

Learn how to interact with files on your computer. You'll read, modify, and create text files for finite element models. We'll show you how to easily change an finite element model while keeping everything transparent and organized

Module 4

Automate Finite Element Analysis Results Post-Processing

We return to Pandas to explore advanced features for creating templates to process the output from your finite element model. This module focuses on streamlining the process of extracting and analyzing finite element analysis results, helping you work faster and more efficiently.