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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storyboarding, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Organizational Skills, Design, Storytelling, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Containerization, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Information Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Database Administration, Database Management, DevOps, Microservices, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Productivity, Professional Development, Time Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Communication, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Database Design, Data Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Data Storage Technologies, Windows PowerShell, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Storage
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Software Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Software Installation
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Personal Development, Empathy, Goal Setting, Adaptability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Big Data, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Performance Tuning, Software Design, Real Time Data, C (Programming Language), Debugging, System Configuration, Maintainability, Scalability, Data Mapping
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Access, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Database Management, Databases, Data Integration, Data Management, Information Management, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Productivity Software
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development, Web Applications, Responsive Web Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Real Time Data, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months