Lab courses can help you learn experimental design, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and safety protocols. You can build skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and precise documentation practices. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory software, data analysis programs, and equipment for conducting experiments, that support analyzing results and drawing conclusions.

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Services, Google Gemini, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Platform As A Service (PaaS)
★ 4.9 (607) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet
★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, User Provisioning, Midrange Computer, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Data Centers
★ 4.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Portfolio Management, Goal Setting
★ 4.5 (304) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Geostatistics, Hazard Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.2 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Linux, Technical Documentation
★ 4.8 (72) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Environment, Qualitative Research, European History
★ 4.9 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Transformation
★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Semiconductors, Laboratory Testing, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols
★ 4.6 (322) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Systems Architecture, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Sharing
★ 4.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Dependency Analysis, Cloud Deployment
★ 4.8 (36) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface (UI), Usability, User Research, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Acceptance Testing, Test Planning
★ 4.7 (276) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months