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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Team Building, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Communication, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Expectation Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Web Services
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Capability, Business Process, Project Management, Product Design, Team Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Multimedia
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Microsoft Visual Studio, C++ (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, User Interface (UI), Animations, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Data Security, Risk Management, Software Development Methodologies, Process Design, Information Systems, Workflow Management, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Computer-Aided Design, Experimentation, Process Analysis, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Microservices, System Design and Implementation, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Cloud Computing, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Workflow Management, Graphic Design, Design Strategies, Customer Engagement, Layout Design, Design, Digital Publishing, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Design Elements And Principles, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Automation, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks