Optical engineering courses can help you learn about light propagation, lens design, optical systems, and imaging techniques. You can build skills in wave optics, photonics, and optical measurement methods. Many courses introduce tools such as ray tracing software, optical simulation programs, and design software that facilitate the creation and analysis of optical components. You'll also explore applications in telecommunications, medical imaging, and laser technology, enhancing your ability to solve practical problems in various industries.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Graph Theory, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Differential Equations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Enablement, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Design, Marketing Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Research, Physical Science, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, 3D Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Cloud Computing, Structural Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Development, Maintainability, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Requirements Elicitation, Test Automation, Agile Product Development, Big Data, Data Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance marketing, Automation, A/B Testing, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Docs, Proofreading, Google Workspace, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Educational Materials, Robotics, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Electronics, Healthcare Ethics, Safety Standards, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business, Economics, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Data Management, Analytics, Data Validation
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks