Optics courses can help you learn about light behavior, lens design, wave-particle duality, and optical instruments. You can build skills in ray tracing, optical testing, and understanding the principles of diffraction and interference. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for designing optical systems, simulation software for modeling light propagation, and measurement devices used in laboratories to analyze optical phenomena.

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, electromagnetics, Biology, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Color Theory, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Environment, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Estimation, Scientific Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Scripting, Interactive Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, System Implementation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks