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: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Qualitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Automation, Model Deployment, Robotic Process Automation, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Tool Calling, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Process Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), System Monitoring
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Wrangling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Embeddings, Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Security, Data Governance, Deep Learning, Encryption, Public Cloud, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Wireframing, Software Testing, Information Architecture, White-Box Testing, No-Code Development, Quality Assurance
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Healthcare Project Management, Systems Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Data Access, User Centered Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Royal Holloway, University of London
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Technology Solutions, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months