This four-course certificate program will give you a solid foundation for designing and analyzing modern aerospace structures. You'll cover general concepts, theory, and applications of solid mechanics, including elastic, plastic, and viscoelastic constitutive equations applied to practical examples. You'll learn finite element (FE) theory for structural analysis, diving into element technology, interpolating functions, constructing element stiffness matrices, and assembly. You'll apply this theory using commercial FE software. The program covers analyzing fatigue behavior of metallic aerostructures, acquainting you with structural integrity and durability concepts. Finally, subject matter experts from academia and industry will present and discuss design examples of practical aircraft components and structures.