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    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Service Design, Prototyping, Ideation, Product Development, Design, Case Studies, User Feedback

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Computer Hardware, Verification And Validation, Simulations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    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

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    L&T EduTech

    Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Technical Design, Semiconductors, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology, Schematic Diagrams

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Real Time Data, Machine Controls, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Equipment, Electronic Components, Laboratory Experience

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    257 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech

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