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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Product Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Conceptual Design, Product Testing, Project Management, Product Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Automation, Digital Transformation, Human Centered Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Process Automation, Forecasting, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, User Story, AI Product Strategy, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Standards, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Production Process, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Process Analysis, Materials science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Research, UI/UX Strategy, A/B Testing, Design Research, Prioritization, Data Literacy, Usability, Product Improvement, Process Design, Business Priorities, Kanban Principles, Product Testing, Business Research, Creative Design, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Business Strategy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months