Optical engineering courses can help you learn about light propagation, lens design, optical systems, and imaging techniques. You can build skills in wave optics, photonics, and optical measurement methods. Many courses introduce tools such as ray tracing software, optical simulation programs, and design software that facilitate the creation and analysis of optical components. You'll also explore applications in telecommunications, medical imaging, and laser technology, enhancing your ability to solve practical problems in various industries.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Matlab, Control Systems, Physics, Angular
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Technical Design, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Microarchitecture, Programmable Logic Controllers, Development Environment
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Scalability, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainability Standards, Process Engineering, Product Development, Global Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Architecture and Construction, Plumbing, Construction Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Materials science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Programming Principles, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Mapping, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Safety Training, Oil and Gas, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Petroleum Industry, Safety Standards, Low Voltage, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Microarchitecture, Programmable Logic Controllers, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks