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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Image Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Network Monitoring, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Microservices, Software Development, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Blockchain, Big Data, Data Structures, System Monitoring, Databases
★ 3.5 (92) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Context Management
★ 4.7 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Enterprise Security
★ 4.7 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms
★ 4.9 (97) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Integrations
★ 4.8 (675) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, LLM Application, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
★ 4.4 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), React.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, .NET Framework, React Redux, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JSON, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.2 (359) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI
★ 4.7 (233) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Systems Of Measurement, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 5 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Risking, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Document Management, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI literacy, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Microsoft Excel, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Business Communication
★ 4.6 (170) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months