Optics courses can help you learn about light behavior, lens design, wave-particle duality, and optical instruments. You can build skills in ray tracing, optical testing, and understanding the principles of diffraction and interference. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for designing optical systems, simulation software for modeling light propagation, and measurement devices used in laboratories to analyze optical phenomena.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Spatial Analysis, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Radiology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Micrometer, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design, Materials science, Photography, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Image Analysis, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Multimodal Prompts, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Linear Algebra, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Linear Algebra, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science
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Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Photography, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months