FEA Academy

I highly recommend this course, as it is comprehensive and really explains the essential aspects of structural analysis. I am a civil engineer and I found the course useful to deepen my knowledge on meshing and modeling of bolted connections. Together with the book, it provides a great boost to the understanding of FEA

I enjoyed it very well. Watch the videos at least twice. The course is highly packed so you give adequate time to understand each and every topic in the course. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

This course have been above and beyond my wildest expectations!! Thanks to Dominique and Steffan for putting this work together!!

I'm glad I completed the practical basic finite element analysis course by Dominique Madier and Steffan Evans. The course name (proper modeling techniques) is what really grabbed my attention. After watching Dominique's videos with Jousef Murad, I was confident his course would answer my questions about FEA. Here are some of the common challenges engineers face when getting started with FEA, even through self-learning like me: -Verifying Model Accuracy: How can you tell if your model is accurately represented like the real-world scenario? -Sensitivity to Parameters: Even small changes to parameters used in the FEA can significantly affect the results. This goes beyond just loads and constraints; it includes considerations from the initial CAD geometry to the verification and validation process, so how you can tell that each step of the FEA you have is well represented, if the results are acceptable or not and how to obtain the good results of the FEA. All these questions and more are answered through the course.

Its been a while since I used some of the contents of this course in my engineering practice. Dominique simplified the theories and many of the principles came back to me quickly.

This course cover all basic aspects and clarify all sort of doubts which are not possible to cover in a single module in the university program. As a stress engineer, I recommend to all people who are working fully or partially in FE domain to design and analyze your structure of interest. Thanks Dominique Madier for such a wonderful, information packet basic course. You deserve big kudos from the global FE community.

This course is like a refresher for the basic concepts of FEA and the pdf's provided along with the course will be a continuous source of revision

I recently completed this online course on the basics of the Finite Element Method, and I was very impressed. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject, which made the content engaging. The course was well-structured, with clear and accessible materials that made it easy to understand complex concepts. The platform was user-friendly and allowed me to track my progress easily. Overall, I would recommend this course for anyone seeking a solid introduction to the Finite Element Method.

The course was very informative and helpful

Firstly, the content of this course really helps to get introduced into FEA in a correct manner. It shows concepts and conventions that are very important to know when performing an FEA. Consequently, it is very useful to avoid mistakes in the pre- and post-processing steps. Moreover, it is very applied to the practical use which implies that no actual deep theoretical background is needed to understand the content. Secondly, the lecture videos are very dynamic and understandable using the help of several examples that are mentioned to explain the content. Additionally, it includes tutorials that adequately show what is taught in the lecture in a practical perspective. Lastly, Mr. Madier is very responsive to questions which can be related to any aspect in FEA and his answers are very helpful mentioning important background on the topic. I strongly recommend it if you want to get into the world of FEA for practical applications.

This course has been an absolute game-changer for me. Prior to taking it, I had just started a job as a mechanical designer and had recently completed my undergraduate degree, where I took an FEA class. Although interesting, that class did not prepare me at all for the job. This course helped me understand proper modeling techniques and gave me much more confidence in my analysis and modeling choices. I would especially like to highlight the lessons on meshing, RBEs, and MPCs, where I was able to identify my mistakes and learn new techniques. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to take their understanding of FEA to the next level.

This course taught me that simulation is not a result it is a responsibility. In the realm of engineering, where precision meets imagination, few experiences shape the mind as deeply as a well crafted course. The Practical Basic FEA Course is not merely a technical training it is a philosophical awakening. It teaches us not just how to simulate, but how to think. To both instructors, I extend my sincere gratitude. To Steffan Evans, thank you for your clarity and practical insight. But to Dr. Dominique Madier, I offer a special and profound appreciation. You did not just teach finite element analysis you gave it away, fully and generously, like a master sharing his sword with the next generation of warriors. You are, without exaggeration, the Superman of FEA. And this course is the hidden weapon a shield against error, a compass against confusion, and a torch in the fog of assumptions. What This Course Truly Offers It arms engineers with the ability to see mistakes before they happen. It cultivates a mindset of verification, humility, and rigor. It transforms FEA from a black box into a transparent, logical process. It empowers not only mechanical engineers, but also civil, aerospace, and interdisciplinary minds to build with confidence. FEA is not just about meshes and matrices. It is about understanding the soul of a structure. It is the art of asking: What if this fails? What if I’m wrong? And then answering with courage,logic,And then answering with courage,logic, and five step verification. As Blaise Pascal once wrote: Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point. The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of. But in FEA this course teaches us how. we must let reason lead To every mechanical engineer, and to our cousins in civil, aerospace, and beyond: Take this course. Take it not just to learn FEA but to become someone who never blindly trusts a result. Under Dr. Dominique Madier’s guidance, you will gain a toolset that acts as a deterrent against your own future mistakes. It is not just software knowledge it is intellectual armor. Thanks , Dr. Madier, for sharing your wisdom without reservation. You have not just taught us you have transformed us. Sincerely, Javad Soltanian