• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Optics

Optics Courses

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.

Popular Optics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Display Devices, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Operating System Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, System Support, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Knowledge of Apple Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    639 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials science, Mechanics, Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    233 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Theory of Angular Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cluster Analysis in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Anomaly Detection, Taxonomy, Algorithms, Verification And Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    410 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Behavioral Health, Anatomy, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Jetting and Stereolithography

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Process Flow Diagrams, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Additional Process Techniques in Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Equipment, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Test Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Control, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…6789

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optics courses

  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies: Packt
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
  • Electron and Ion Beam Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cluster Analysis in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University

Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

Cybersecurity (33)
Google (25)
Google Cloud Platform (17)
Internet (17)
Cryptography (16)
Network Security (16)
Linux (12)
Software Testing (12)
Information Security (10)
Application Programming Interfaces (8)
Kubernetes (8)
Web (8)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok