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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

    Mastering PCB Design and Layout

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, USB, Threat Modeling, Hardware Design, CI/CD, Electronics, Security Engineering, Routing Protocols, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Design, Design Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Differential Equations, Business Strategies

    4.2 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD MEP & Commercial Infrastructure Design

    Skills you'll gain: Wiring Diagram, Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Equipment, Technical Drawing, Electrical Power, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Electric Power Systems, Layout Design, Technical Documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Design Software, Technical Design

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Digital Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production, Robotics, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Architecture

    4 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Design Software, Project Documentation, Design, Design Strategies, Data Management, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Motors and Motor Control Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Design Specifications

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    Explore the Mechanical Designer Role

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, 3D Modeling, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Product Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Regulations, Consumer Behaviour

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Automation, Digital Signal Processing, Software Systems

    4.6 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.1 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Robotics Engineering & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Internet Of Things, Automation, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Engineering, Mechanical Design

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 151 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (151) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Assemble an IC Engine Using SolidWorks

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Verification And Validation

    5 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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