Astronomy courses can help you learn about celestial mechanics, the life cycles of stars, and the structure of galaxies. You can build skills in observational techniques, data analysis, and understanding astronomical phenomena. Many courses introduce tools like telescopes and software for simulating celestial events, that support conducting research and interpreting data in practical settings.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, System Requirements, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Control, Communication Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months