Construction courses can help you learn project management, site safety protocols, building codes, and sustainable practices. You can build skills in cost estimation, scheduling, and effective communication with contractors and stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD for design, project management software for tracking progress, and BIM (Building Information Modeling) for visualizing projects, all of which enhance your ability to manage construction projects efficiently.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Data Governance, NumPy, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Maintainability, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Unified Modeling Language, System Testing, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Unit Testing, Secure Coding, Test Case, Requirements Analysis, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Methodology, Project Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Land Management, Economic Development, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Market Analysis, Price Negotiation, Construction Estimating
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Software Design, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Software Installation, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Engineering, 3D Modeling, Civil Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Automation, Control Systems, Water Sustainability, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Sustainable Technologies, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Tools, Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Programming Principles, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months