Petroleum engineering courses can help you learn drilling techniques, reservoir management, production optimization, and safety protocols. You can build skills in data analysis, project management, and environmental impact assessment. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software, geological modeling programs, and data visualization platforms, that support analyzing subsurface conditions and enhancing extraction processes.

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Google Cloud Platform, Dataflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Real Time Data, Prompt Engineering, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Anthropology, Teaching, Environment, World History, Creativity, Storytelling, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Economics, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Presentations, SQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Lakes, Data Storytelling, Peer Review, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Databricks, JSON, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, MarTech, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Simulations, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Python Programming, C and C++, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Validation, Feature Engineering, Data Quality, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, General Networking, User Interface (UI), Engineering Analysis, Test Case
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Assurance, Electronics, Technical Design, Materials science, Computer-Aided Design, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months