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.

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, Cinematography, Video Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Architectural Design, Performance Tuning, Building Design, Frontend Performance, Structural Engineering, Image Quality, Aesthetics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Content Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Storytelling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Motion Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Editing, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, File Management, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Animations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Child Development, Orthopedics, Biology, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Editing, Graphics Software
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Mechanics, Automation, 3D Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Matlab, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months