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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Research, UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IIT Bombay
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Research and Design, Product Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Brainstorming, User Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Empathy, User Feedback, Product Development, Case Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration
★ 4.7 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Document Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Data Strategy, Interoperability, Data Persistence, Innovation, Goal Setting, Knowledge Transfer, Project Planning
★ 4.6 (820) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
★ 4.6 (862) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Mechanical Drawings, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Design Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems
★ 4.7 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations
★ 4.5 (93) · Beginner · 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, Robotics, Engineering Drawings, Machine Controls, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Production Process, Graphics Software, Process Modeling, Process Development
★ 3.9 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Prototyping, Qualitative Research, Innovation, User Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Diversity Awareness, Ideation, Creativity, Product Testing
★ 4.8 (175) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Product Engineering, Production Line, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Technology Strategies
★ 4.2 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Web Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Interactive Design, No-Code Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Digital Publishing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Reviews, Software Design, Collaborative Software, AI powered creativity, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Systems Design, Stakeholder Communications, Scalability, Style Guides, Interactive Design, Version Control, AI Workflows, Prototyping, Product Design, Cross-Functional Collaboration, UI/UX Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Style Guides, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Interactive Design, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Ideation, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.6 (39) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months