CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Drawings, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, 3D Modeling, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Construction Estimating, Blueprint Reading, Engineering Design Process, Model Evaluation, Structural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering Management, Architectural Engineering, 3D Assets, Estimation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Software Visualization, Animations, Functional Design, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Simulations, Industrial Design, Torque (Physics), Systems Integration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Model Evaluation, Structural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Architectural Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer Graphics, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Model Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Components, Technical Design, Design Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Visual Storytelling, Animations, Model Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, 3D Modeling, Autodesk, Software Visualization, Layout Design, Data Import/Export, Software Documentation, 3D Assets, Generative AI, Document Management, Color Matching, Design, Digital Design, AI Integrations, Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Model Optimization, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, Model Deployment, Electronic Hardware, CI/CD, Security Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Drafting and Engineering Design, Digital Communications, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Business Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Architectural Design, 3D Assets, Building Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Process Modeling, Autodesk, Engineering Practices, Construction, Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Engineering, Design Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Performance Tuning, File Management, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Data Sharing, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months