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Civil Engineering Courses

Civil engineering courses can help you learn structural analysis, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and transportation systems. You can build skills in project management, site assessment, and environmental impact evaluation. Many courses introduce tools like AutoCAD for drafting designs, MATLAB for simulations, and GIS for spatial analysis, showing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Popular Civil Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Caltech

    The Evolving Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.6 (841) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    ★ 4.5 (746) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Mastering the Software Engineering Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures

    ★ 4.6 (555) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Multimodal Prompts, Gemini, Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Token Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    ★ 3.9 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology, Hydrology

    ★ 4.8 (814) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Data Capture, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Hazard Analysis, Civil Law, Risk Control, Water Quality, Lawsuits, Water Resource Management, Litigation and Civil Justice, Court Systems

    ★ 4.8 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Cloud SQL: Design, Deploy & Optimize Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Operational Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, MySQL, Database Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Migration, Cloud Deployment, Database Software, Network Administration, Data Maintenance, Security Controls, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Electrical Systems, Systems Design, Graphical Tools, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.8 (650) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Single Page Web Applications with AngularJS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), UI Components

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mastering the Software Engineering Interview: University of California San Diego
  • Large Multimodal Model Prompting with Gemini: DeepLearning.AI
  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Google Cloud SQL: Design, Deploy & Optimize Databases: Whizlabs
  • Converter Control: University of Colorado Boulder

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