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 System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Conflict Management, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Quality Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Structure, Performance Metric
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Economics, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Algorithms, Functional Design, Scalability, Java Programming, Other Programming Languages, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google - Spectrum Sharing
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Technical Communication, Communication Systems, Network Infrastructure, Global Positioning Systems, System Configuration, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Technical Services, Data Entry, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Innovation, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Proofreading, Critical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Collaboration, Time Management, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, AI Workflows, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, System Configuration, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Taxonomy, AI Enablement, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Robotics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months