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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Equipment, Quality Assurance, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Test Equipment, Electronics Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Control, Analytical Testing, Product Testing, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Process Flow Diagrams, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering, Geometry, Electrical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Laboratory Experience, Learning Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation, Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Medical Imaging, Psychology, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Psychology, Environmental Science, Aesthetics, Psychological Evaluations, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Research, Technical Standard, Safety and Security, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Application Deployment, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Web Applications
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Physics, Engineering Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months