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Civil Engineering Courses

Civil engineering courses can help you learn structural analysis, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and transportation systems. You can build skills in project management, site assessment, and environmental impact evaluation. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD for drafting designs, MATLAB for simulations, and GIS for spatial analysis, showing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Popular Civil Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (958) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (287) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics

    ★ 4.7 (136) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Lawsuits, Civil Law, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (626) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Risk Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Project Management, Governance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    ★ 4.7 (309) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Environmental Management & Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Case Studies, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (427) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

    ★ 4.9 (341) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training

    ★ 4.7 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Estimation, Requirements Management, Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Estimation, Project Management, Estimation, Project Schedules, Project Portfolio Management, Project Risk Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Engineering Management, Project Documentation

    ★ 4.9 (1.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Product Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Business Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Strategic Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Strategy, AI literacy, Brainstorming

    ★ 4.6 (717) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Environment, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Cost Reduction

    ★ 4.2 (481) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular civil engineering courses

  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Major Engineering Projects: Governance, Risk and Scope: University of Leeds
  • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Programa Especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos Complejos: Universidad de los Andes

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