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: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Mobile Development, Web Applications, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Application Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Writing, Digital Signal Processing, Coordination, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data-oriented programming, C++ (Programming Language), Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Machine Learning
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Javascript, Interactive Design, Animations, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Real Time Data, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Impact, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Quality Improvement, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Methodology, Matrix Management, Dataflow, Prioritization, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Software Design Documents, Information Architecture, Writing, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Tools, Automation, Style Guides, Software Development, Agile Software Development, Interactive Design, Project Management Software, Diagram Design, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months