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: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Microarchitecture, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Technical Drawing, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Oil and Gas, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Process Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Model Deployment, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Technical Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Reliability, Electric Power Systems, Process Engineering, Equipment Design, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Systems, Stormwater Management, Pump Stations, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Industrial Engineering, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Sustainable Technologies, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Assets, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Design Specifications, Hardware Design, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Technical Design, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Project Documentation, Design, Design Strategies, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Drawings, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Commercial Construction, Layout Design, Autodesk, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks