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Optical Engineering Courses

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.


Popular Optical Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Failure Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing

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    École Polytechnique

    Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Chemistry, Physics

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, USB, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Servers

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current-Mode Control

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Programs, Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, System Requirements, Technical Standard, Manufacturing and Production, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Radiology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Equipment Design, Materials science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Environmental Science, Action Oriented, Environment, Visionary, Proactivity, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Process, Process Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optical engineering courses

  • Industrial Fluid systems & Smart Factory Automation: L&T EduTech
  • Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: École Polytechnique
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Current-Mode Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: Live at COP30: The University of Edinburgh
  • SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps: Dassault Systèmes
  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: The University of Edinburgh
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

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