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Machine Design Courses

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.


Popular Machine Design Courses and Certifications


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    L&T EduTech

    CPS Design with ARM Core using MicroPython for Industries

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Control Systems, Civil Engineering, Electronic Systems, Public Works, Electronic Hardware, Structural Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Communication Systems, Display Devices, Real Time Data, Peripheral Devices

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Construction Machinery for Concreting /Roads & Earth Moving

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Standards, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Production Process, Automation

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification

    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

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Design for Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Production Process, Design, 3D Modeling, Materials science

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Product Development using AutoCAD

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Design, Product Development, Technical Drawing, Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Open Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Open Mindset, User Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Production Process, Process Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Software Installation, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Design Software, Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Machinery for Concreting

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Digital Transformation, Data Maintenance, Hydraulics, Control Systems, 3D Modeling, Continuous Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Storytelling, Layout Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Information Architecture, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular machine design courses

  • CPS Design with ARM Core using MicroPython for Industries: L&T EduTech
  • Construction Machinery for Concreting /Roads & Earth Moving: L&T EduTech
  • SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification: Coursera
  • Fashion as Design: Craft and Sustainability: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Product Development using AutoCAD: Coursera
  • Open Design: Duke University
  • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Learn the Art and Science of PCB Design with Eagle: Packt

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