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.
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Physics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Trigonometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Torque (Physics), Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months