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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Video Editing, Web Design, Team Oriented, Storytelling, Content Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Relational Databases, Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Data Storage, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Game Design, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Survey Creation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Software Visualization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis Software, Biomedical Technology, Marketing Communications, Experimentation, Neurology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months