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 Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Design Specifications, Functional Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Equipment Design, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Functional Requirement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Functional Design, Assembly Drawing, Model Evaluation, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Three-Phase, Electrical Equipment, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Integration Testing, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Systems Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Systems, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Test Engineering, Programming Principles, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Mechanical Design, Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Integration Testing, Technical Design, Industrial Design, Functional Design, Structural Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Torque (Physics), Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Performing Arts, Social Impact, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Non-Verbal Communication, Design Elements And Principles, Sustainability Standards, Photography, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Reliability, Process Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Systems, Industrial Design, Stormwater Management, Process Control, Building Services Engineering, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Control Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Water Resource Management, Engineering Design Process, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Construction Engineering, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Plumbing, Blueprint Reading, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Oil and Gas, Failure Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Diagram Design, Programmable Logic Controllers
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Usability, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks