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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Process Improvement, Interactive Data Visualization, Feasibility Studies, Data Visualization, Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Management, Systems Design, Communication Planning, Test Planning, Information Technology, Business Process Modeling, Database Management, Agile Methodology
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Scripting, Virtual Machines, Scripting Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Case Studies, Canva (Software), Digital Design, Visual Design, Content Creation, Portfolio Management, Target Audience, Design Strategies, Layout Design, Goal Setting, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Production Process, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Logistics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Simulations, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, PySpark, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Data Pipelines, Model Evaluation, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Data Lakes, Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Storage, Data Import/Export, Dataflow, Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Apache Kafka, Data Infrastructure, Tensorflow, Data Warehousing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Splunk, Threat Detection, Jupyter, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Pandas (Python Package), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Unsupervised Learning, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Express, Ideation, Generative AI, Presentations, Storyboarding, Writing, Creativity, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration, Visual Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Responsible AI, User Flows, User Experience Design, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Program Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months