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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Creative Cloud
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Computer-Aided Design, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Engineering, Software Engineering, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Computer Displays, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Display Devices, Scalability, Data Validation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, Computer Graphic Techniques
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Model Optimization, Image Quality, Editing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Development Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geometry, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Mapping, Software Visualization, Computer Graphic Techniques, Construction, Simulations, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Interaction Design, Design
★ 4.8 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), AutoCAD, Data Import/Export, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Model Optimization, Design, Digital Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Childbirth, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Culture, Biology, Pathology, Mechanics, 3D Modeling, Ancient History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Image Quality
★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Video Production, Model Optimization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks