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 California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Social Impact, Social and Human Services, Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Design Strategies, Sustainability Standards, Resilience, Environmental Issue, Project Finance, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Data Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Verification And Validation, Financial Modeling, Data Integrity, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, Event-Driven Programming, Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Game Design, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Responsible AI, Adobe Photoshop, Design, Design Research, User Experience Design, Oral Expression, Prompt Engineering, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Data Structures
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design Patterns, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Maintainability, Simulations, Data Management, Prototyping
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours