Rapid prototyping courses can help you learn design thinking, user feedback integration, 3D modeling, and iterative testing. You can build skills in creating tangible prototypes quickly, refining ideas based on user input, and effectively communicating design concepts. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software, 3D printers, and digital fabrication techniques, that support turning concepts into physical models and validating designs in real-time.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience Design, Usability, Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, UI Components, Design Strategies, User Centered Design, Virtual Environment, UI/UX Research, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Automation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, IBM Cloud, Python Programming, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, UI/UX Research, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Responsible AI, Design Research, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Reviews, Prompt Patterns, User Story, Storyboarding, Professional Development, Presentations
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Usability, Mockups, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Agile Project Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Management, Agile Software Development, Backlogs, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Project Estimation, Project Implementation, Waterfall Methodology, Project Performance
Beginner · Specialization · 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: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Organizational Change, Sprint Retrospectives, Waterfall Methodology, Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement Process, Prioritization, Requirements Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks