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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Architectural Drawing, Layout Design, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Requirements Analysis, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Video Game Development, Timelines, Prototyping, Data Import/Export, Creativity, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Performance Tuning, Geospatial Mapping, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Data Persistence, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: USB, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Routing Protocols, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Design, Design Specifications, Design Strategies, Verification And Validation, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Editing, Animation and Game Design, Motion Graphics, File Management, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Animations
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Storytelling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Photography, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, General Networking, User Interface (UI), Engineering Analysis, Test Case
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours