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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Probability, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Computational Thinking, Electrical Power
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Laboratory Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Analysis, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Integration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months