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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


  • C

    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

    4.3 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pensamiento sistémico

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Network Analysis, Network Model

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing

    4.8 stars, 986 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (986) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Scalability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy

    4.8 stars, 614 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing a Google SRE Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Safety Culture, Culture Transformation, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Service Level, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Structure, Incident Management, Automation, Program Implementation, Goal Setting

    4.7 stars, 926 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (926) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Embedded Systems using C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Data Storage

    4.1 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    From Idea to Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Commercialization, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Decision Making, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 783 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (783) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Data Management, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Generative AI, Data Security

    4.6 stars, 867 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (867) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Operating Systems Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, User Accounts, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, File Management, Unix Shell, System Configuration, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, grep, Virtualization, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    CUDA Advanced Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Structures, Data Transformation, Algorithms, Data Science

    3.3 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.3 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Content Development and Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Photo Editing, Visual Storytelling, Video Production, Brand Strategy, Content Scheduling, Video Editing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Branding, Videography, Content Optimization, Writing

    3.9 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management, Spatial Analysis, Geostatistics, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Software, Land Management, Data Store, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Manipulation

    4.5 stars, 290 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Pensamiento sistémico: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Developing a Google SRE Culture: Google Cloud
  • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
  • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
  • Operating Systems Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • CUDA Advanced Libraries: Johns Hopkins University

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