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.

Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Apache Hadoop, Security Controls, Configuration Management, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Authorization (Computing), Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Application, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Data Security
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Android (Operating System), C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Application Deployment, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Installation, Development Environment, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Innovation, Design Thinking, Ideation, New Product Development, Product Development, Collaboration, Analysis, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Blockchain, Software Installation, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), User Accounts, Cloud Deployment, Operating System Administration, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Systems Administration
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Maintainability, Algorithms, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Supply Chain, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Planning, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Design, Google Cloud Platform, Prototyping, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Product Lifecycle Management, Model Deployment, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Systems Architecture, API Design, Maintainability, Systems Design, Solution Architecture
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, API Design, Go (Programming Language), Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Access, DevOps, Database Application, Data Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, NumPy, Model Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks