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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, 3D Assets, Creative Thinking, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Innovation, Solution Design, Computer Graphics, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Digital Design, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Security, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Crisis Management, LLM Application, Productivity, Incident Response, Responsible AI, OpenAI, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Model Evaluation, Automation, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, Design and Product
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, UI Components, Web Development, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript, jQuery, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Animations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Application Programming Interface (API), Model Deployment, Public Cloud, Data Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Microservices, Containerization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Model Evaluation, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Expense Reports, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Debugging, Functional Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Productivity, Email Automation, AI Personalization, Make.com, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months