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Machine Design Courses

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.

Popular Machine Design Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 85 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (85) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Member Design: Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Civil Engineering, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Construction, Materials science, Mechanics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Sustainable Product Design for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Product Design, Sustainable Design, Product Development, Design Research, Sustainable Business, Industrial Design, Failure Analysis, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Design, Human Centered Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Reviews, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Creativity, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Project Scoping, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Project Planning, Design and Product, Product Management, Risk Management, Design Software, Internet Of Things, Engineering, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Time Management, Artificial Intelligence, Communication

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Digital Technology in Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Operations, Automation, Internet Of Things, Production Process, Robotics, Digital Transformation, Engineering Analysis, C (Programming Language), Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management

    4.4 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Open Source Technology

    4.2 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Siemens

    Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Simulations

    4.4 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 149 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (149) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Packaging Design: Redesign a Product for a Brand from A to Z

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Design Strategies, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Branding, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Strategic Thinking

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Display Devices, Human Learning, User Interface (UI), Data Collection, Human Factors Engineering, Research Methodologies, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Control Systems, Mitigation, Design

    4.8 stars, 59 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (59) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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