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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Semiconductors, Chemistry, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Calculus
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Semiconductors, Physics, Materials science, Radiation Therapy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Research, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Radiation Protection, Communication Systems, Electrical Safety, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Three-Phase, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing Standards, Safety Standards, Technical Standard, Materials science, Design Reviews, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Manufacturing and Production, Social Studies, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Chemical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Python Programming, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months