CAD courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, technical drawing, and design visualization. You can build skills in creating detailed schematics, understanding material properties, and applying design principles to various projects. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SketchUp, that support drafting and prototyping in fields such as architecture, engineering, and product design. By mastering these tools, you can effectively communicate your ideas and bring your designs to life.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Linear Algebra
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animations, User Interface (UI), Design, 3D Assets, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Design, File Management, Collaborative Software, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Unstructured Data, Histogram, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Autodesk
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Communication, Technical Documentation, Graphical Tools, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Visual Design, Digital Design, Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks