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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Human Development, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Google Gemini, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Product Management, Customer experience improvement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Microsoft Copilot, AI Integrations, Ideation, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Resource Allocation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Management, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Program Development, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Software Development, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Peer Review, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months