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.

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Creative Design, Storytelling, Branding, Logo Design, Social Media Content, Design Strategies, Social Media, Visual Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Process Development, Style Guides, Oral Expression
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Process Design, Business Solutions, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions, User Experience, Prototyping, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights
★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Design Research, Creativity
★ 4.4 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Action Oriented, Concision, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Documents, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review
★ 4.7 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Unit Testing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Diagram Design
★ 4.1 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Materials science
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Wireframing, Generative AI, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Flows, Design Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, AI Workflows, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Usability, Internet Of Things, Solution Design, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, User Experience
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Management, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, AI literacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Professional Development
★ 4.9 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks