Rapid prototyping courses can help you learn design thinking, user feedback integration, 3D modeling, and iterative testing. You can build skills in creating tangible prototypes quickly, refining ideas based on user input, and effectively communicating design concepts. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software, 3D printers, and digital fabrication techniques, that support turning concepts into physical models and validating designs in real-time.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Workflow Management, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Business Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Automation, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Flows, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Conceptual Design, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Communication, Design Thinking, Innovation, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Project Design, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Generative AI, Prototyping, Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Cloud, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science, Automation, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Standards
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Research, Wireframing, Information Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Prototyping, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Design, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Test Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanical Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Ideation, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Workflow Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Design, Mockups, Visual Design, Prototyping, Collaboration, Process Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks