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Machine Design Courses

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.

Popular Machine Design Courses and Certifications


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    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the Mechanical Designer Role

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering, Product Family Engineering, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Product Development, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Xbox

    Digital and Print Media Design

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Collateral, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Visual Design, User Feedback, Marketing, Brochures, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Constructive Feedback, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Drive Engagement, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Logistics, Environmental Issue, Design, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Equipment, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    Practice CATIA Part Design

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Python Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Design, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Game Design, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Thinking for Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Process Management, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, Organizational Change, User Feedback, Empathy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Test Script Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Code Reusability, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Network Infrastructure, Finite Element Methods, AI Integrations, Cloud Computing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Design Software, Model Optimization, Digital Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Model Optimization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular machine design courses

  • Explore the Mechanical Designer Role: Dassault Systèmes
  • Digital and Print Media Design: Xbox
  • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Motors and Motor Control Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Practice CATIA Part Design: Dassault Systèmes
  • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
  • Design Thinking for Innovators: Coursera
  • SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification: Coursera
  • Digital Manufacturing: Introduction and Smart Design: L&T EduTech
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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