Petroleum engineering courses can help you learn drilling techniques, reservoir management, production optimization, and safety protocols. You can build skills in data analysis, project management, and environmental impact assessment. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software, geological modeling programs, and data visualization platforms, that support analyzing subsurface conditions and enhancing extraction processes.

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Operational Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Forecasting, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Consumer Behaviour, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, Grading (Landscape), AutoCAD, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Specifications, Network Model, Engineering Analysis, Design, Design and Product, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud Storage, Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Technical Services, DevOps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Fire And Life Safety, Environmental Issue, Disaster Recovery, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Economic Development, Water Resource Management, Transportation Operations
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Diet, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creative Thinking, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Anthropic
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Unix Commands, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Continuous Integration, Code Review, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway
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Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months