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: Building Codes, Construction, Construction Inspection, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Systems Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Prototyping, Market Research, Ideation, Target Market, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Customer Insights
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Social Impact, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability, Application Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Needs Assessment, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Project Portfolio Management, Design Thinking, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Design Strategies, Business Architecture, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Workflow Management, AI Workflows, No-Code Development, Deepseek, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Automation, Model Deployment, Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Data Processing, Gmail
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), Development Environment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Persistence, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Human Centered Design, Data Quality, Design Thinking, Governance, User Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Student Engagement, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Case Studies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months