Industrial design courses can help you learn design thinking, prototyping techniques, user-centered design principles, and sustainable product development. You can build skills in sketching, 3D modeling, and material selection, as well as understanding ergonomics and manufacturing processes. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and rapid prototyping equipment, that support bringing your design ideas to life and effectively communicating them to stakeholders.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Validation, Generative AI, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Hugging Face, Data Collection, Unstructured Data, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Threat Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Security Testing, Secure Coding, Cost Management, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Experimentation, Prompt Engineering, Application Security, CI/CD, Automation, Financial Forecasting, Compliance Management, Governance, Technical Documentation, Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Strategic Communication, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Project Scoping, Process Mapping
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, .NET Framework, System Requirements, Database Design, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, User Interface (UI) Design, Databases, Application Development, Healthcare Project Management, Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Logic, Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Microsoft 365, Excel Macros, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Document Management, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Productivity, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Editing, Computer Literacy, Business Writing, Business Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Collaboration, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Mentorship, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing Architecture, Big Data, Wireless Networks, SPSS, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Telecommunications, Local Area Networks, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Apple iOS, Market Analysis, Display Devices, Product Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Timelines, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Research, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Marketing Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months