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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, 3D Assets, Creative Thinking, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Product Development, Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Customer Insights, Salesforce, Business Consulting, Salesforce Development, Return On Investment, Technical Consulting, Customer Analysis, Cloud Computing Architecture, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Architecture, Scalability, Data Integration, Data Strategy, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Customer Data Management, Solution Design, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Communications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Requirements Management, Product Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Process Development, Project Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Deployment, Business Metrics, Event Monitoring, Kubernetes, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Microservices, Problem Management, Distributed Computing, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, Database Theory, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Ethics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Business Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Data Persistence, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Embeddings, Context Management, Vector Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Kotlin, Application Design, Development Environment, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), UI Components, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks