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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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Plant Design & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Transformation, Production Process, Digital Design, Supply Chain Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Process Development, Robotic Process Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science, Automation, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Standards

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Engineering, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Solid Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Intelligent Machining

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Software Systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    First Order Optical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI for Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Engineering Software, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design: University at Buffalo
  • Digital Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
  • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
  • Intelligent Machining: University at Buffalo
  • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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