CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk, Data Import/Export, Graphical Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Materials science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Prototyping, Manufacturing Standards
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Commercial Construction, Building Design, Architectural Design, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Integration Testing, Technical Design, Development Testing, Data Import/Export, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Thermal Management, Numerical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Software Design, Mechanics, Analytics, Physics, Software Installation, Computer Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Image Quality, Layout Design
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Integration Testing, Computer Graphics, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Data Import/Export, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Content Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months