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, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Project Controls, Engineering Drawings, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Design Specifications, Construction, Risk Analysis, Presentations, Business Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Human Resource Strategy, Growth Strategies, Decision Making
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Video Production, Marketing, Copywriting, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Web Design and Development, Photography, Persona Development, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, OpenAI API, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Responsible AI, Software Development
Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Presentations, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Opportunities, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Innovation, Business Planning, Creativity, Financial Management, Business Management, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, React.js, Authentications, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Database Management, Restful API, SQL, API Design, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, No-Code Development, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, General Networking, Information Systems Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Endpoint Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Analysis, Data Loss Prevention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Spring Framework, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Interoperability, Unit Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months