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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Surveys, Research Design, Research Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Analytics, Data Governance, Advanced Analytics, Data Security, Data Management, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Application Deployment, SQL, Governance, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Virtual Environment, Robotic Process Automation, Torque (Physics), Graph Theory, Matlab, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Maintainability, Software Technical Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership, New Product Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Unstructured Data, Data Lakes, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Big Data, Data Processing, Cloud Engineering, Tensorflow, Systems Design, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Version Control, Usability, Web Applications, Wireframing, Semantic Web, Data Validation, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Simulations, Personal Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Logo Design, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Style Guides, Digital Advertising, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months