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.

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Conceptual Design, Animation and Game Design, System Design and Implementation, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Content Creation, User Experience Design, Storytelling, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Equipment Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation, Display Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Web Content, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Event Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Display Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Style Guides, Automation, Layout Design, Graphic Design, Typography, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Control Systems, Computer Programming, Technical Communication, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Debugging, Data Storage, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Organizational Structure, Target Audience, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Digital Content, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, E-Commerce, Business, Entrepreneurial Finance, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Analysis, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, C and C++, Requirements Analysis, Software Engineering, Java, Systems Design, C++ (Programming Language), Java Programming, C# (Programming Language), Human Computer Interaction
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Engineering Management, Generative AI, Timelines, Engineering Software, Risk Analysis, Resource Management, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks