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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, USB, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Digital Design, Graphics Software, Creativity, Design and Product, Marketing Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, SQL, Data Presentation, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Administration, Data Science
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Deployment, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Workforce Development, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytics, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Social Impact, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Science and Research, Interactive Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Development, SQL, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Data Access, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Diagram Design, Application Development
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Image Quality, Graphic Design, File Management
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours