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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Devops Tools, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Application Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prototyping, Memory Management, Database Development, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Video Game Development, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Animation and Game Design, Agentic systems, Game Theory, Algorithms, Responsible AI, Design, Design and Product, Animations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, AI powered creativity, Branding, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Code Reusability, Animations, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Game Design, Software Visualization, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Application Performance Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, System Monitoring, Application Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Scripting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Power, Mathematical Software, Environmental Engineering, Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks