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.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Network Routing, Embedded Software, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, Data Centers
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Linux, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, General Networking, Python Programming, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, JSON, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Authentications, Network Protocols
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Linux, Technical Documentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, European History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours