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Industrial Design Courses

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.

Popular Industrial Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research and Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    P

    Packt

    The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visual Storytelling, Animations, Model Optimization, AI powered creativity, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, 3D Modeling, Autodesk, Software Visualization, Layout Design, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, 3D Assets, Generative AI, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Color Matching, Design, Digital Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, Design, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    W

    West Virginia University

    Account Management & Sales Force Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Sales Training, Inside Sales, General Sales Practices, Selling Techniques, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Purchasing, Compensation Management, Goal Setting, Recruitment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    M

    MathWorks

    Battery Design and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Design Specifications, Performance Testing, Matlab, Estimation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    AI CERTs

    AI Powered UI/UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Research, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Wireframing, Design Reviews, User Story, Prototyping, Responsible AI, Presentations, Prompt Patterns

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Microsoft

    Diagram Design Excellence

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Visual Elements of User Interface Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Design Thinking, User Research, Design, Style Guides

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Hardware, Thermal Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronics, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Coordination, Vibrations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular industrial design courses

  • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
  • The SketchUp Handbook for Interior Design: Packt
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Account Management & Sales Force Design: West Virginia University
  • Battery Design and Management: MathWorks
  • AI Powered UI/UX Design: AI CERTs
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration: University of Virginia
  • Diagram Design Excellence: Microsoft
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft

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