Lab courses can help you learn experimental design, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and safety protocols. You can build skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and precise documentation practices. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory software, data analysis programs, and equipment for conducting experiments, that support analyzing results and drawing conclusions.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Python Programming, Matplotlib, NumPy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Statistical Methods, Electronic Components, Research, Scripting, Algorithms, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics), Electrical Equipment, Embedded Software, Electronics, Electrical Wiring, Electronic Hardware, Design Specifications, System Requirements, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Electrical Power
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Vulnerability Assessments, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Cloud Development, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Amazon Web Services, Software Design Documents, System Design and Implementation, Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Embedded Software, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Vision
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months