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.

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Marketing, Color Matching, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Branding, Layout Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, SQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Application, Database Software, Database Systems, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Administration, Query Languages, Back-End Web Development, Data Structures, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Performance Tuning, Interactive Design, Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Model Optimization, Scripting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Architectural Drawing, Electrical Power, AutoCAD, Computer-Aided Design, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Data Entry, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Design, Software Development, AI Integrations
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, AI Product Strategy, Design Strategies, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, UI Components, Animations, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Code Reusability, Simulations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Design Research, Logo Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, Prototyping, Persona Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Application Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Design Specifications, Building Design, Safety Standards, Technical Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Payment Systems, User Interface (UI), UI Components, MySQL, Application Design, Database Application, Python Programming, Transaction Processing, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Database Management, Software Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks