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 System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Video Production, Content Creation, Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Leadership Development, Return On Investment, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Security Management, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cloud Management
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platforms, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAP Signavio, Business Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Gap Analysis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Process Improvement, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks