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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Maintainability, Capacity Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Penetration Testing, Firewall, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Image Analysis, Computer Displays, Laboratory Equipment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Construction Inspection, Chemical Engineering, Building Codes, System Requirements, Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Water Resources, Chemistry, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: JSON, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Restful API, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Functional Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months