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.

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Collection, Supervised Learning, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Software Development Methodologies, Financial Statement Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, SAS (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spatial Analysis, Text Mining, Statistical Software, R Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Carnegie Mellon University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months