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: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Matlab, Technical Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps, Model Evaluation, Cloud Deployment, AI Workflows, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Design Reviews, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scalability, Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Programming Principles, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Software, File I/O, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Continuous Deployment, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Automation, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Human Centered Design, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Social Impact, Multimedia, Social Justice, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Sustainability Standards, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Safety and Security, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Management Framework, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing and Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Ideation, Engineering Design Process, Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Product Design, Design Thinking, Social Justice, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Innovation, Cultural Responsiveness, Product Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Scalability, Software Architecture, CI/CD, API Gateway, Systems Architecture, Containerization, Software Design, Serverless Computing, Application Design, Solution Architecture, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Systems Design, Kubernetes, Service Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Transaction Processing, Cloud Deployment, Data Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Architectural Design, Performance Tuning, Building Design, Frontend Performance, Computer Graphics, Structural Engineering, Aesthetics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months