Machine design courses can help you learn about mechanical components, system dynamics, and material selection. You can build skills in creating detailed design specifications, conducting stress analysis, and optimizing performance through simulations. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for drafting and modeling, as well as finite element analysis (FEA) tools to evaluate design integrity. You'll also explore manufacturing processes and prototyping techniques, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Programmable Logic Controllers, Equipment Design, Electronic Components
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Usability, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Process Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Systems Engineering, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months