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.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, Water Quality, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, Analytical Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Validation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Integral Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, Arithmetic, Physical Science, Algebra, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Trigonometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months