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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Waste Minimization, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Packaging and Labeling, Environmental Issue, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Design, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Cloud Deployment, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Test Tools, Education Software and Technology, Design, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Product Management, Process Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Software Engineering, Project Planning, Project Management, Customer Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Innovation, Case Studies, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Email Automation, Deepseek, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Excel Macros, Productivity, Excel Formulas
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Organizational Structure, Climate Change Mitigation, Marketing Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Typography, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Architecture, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks