CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Health Care, Computer-Aided Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk, 3D Assets, Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Functional Design, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Simulations, Fine-tuning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Graphical Tools, Motion Graphics, File Management, Timelines, Graphics Software, User Interface (UI), Creativity, Image Quality, Video Production, Software Versioning, Software Installation, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Analysis, Design Research, Model Optimization, Baking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Assembly Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Conceptual Design, AutoCAD, Design Thinking, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Software Visualization, Editing, Model Evaluation, Software Installation, Design Software, Model Optimization, Spatial Analysis, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Image Quality, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months