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.
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Technical Standard, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Linear Algebra, Calculus
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Canva (Software), Typography, Target Audience, Data Visualization, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Communication, Strategic Communication, Timelines, Storytelling, Design, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, SQL
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Social Media, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, AI Personalization, Dimensionality Reduction, OpenAI API, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scatter Plots, Embeddings, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Software Development, Maintainability, Service Oriented Architecture, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Prototyping
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Random Forest Algorithm, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Animations, Motion Graphics, 3D Assets, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Color Theory
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Case
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months