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.

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Authorization (Computing), File Management, React.js, Application Deployment, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, Content Management, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Professional Networking, Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Vibe coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design, Generative AI, Jupyter, IBM Cloud, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Data Structures, Image Analysis, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics, Network Routing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, AI Security, Continuous Monitoring, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Network Architecture, Microservices, Site Reliability Engineering, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Applications, Continuous Deployment, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, API Design, Cloud Computing, Service Level, Cloud Computing Architecture, Restful API, Cloud Storage
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Machine Learning Methods, AI Security, Continuous Monitoring, Statistical Methods, Responsible AI, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Google App Engine, Network Architecture, Service Level Agreement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Devops Tools, API Design, Load Balancing, Scalability, System Monitoring, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring, Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Data Quality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks