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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Display Devices, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Image Analysis, Design Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Graphical Tools, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

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    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Big Data, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Data Management, Pump Stations, Data Processing, Process Control

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Building Codes, Architectural Drawing, Industrial Design, Commercial Construction, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software, Sustainable Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Incident Management, Safety Standards, Failure Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management Framework, Engineering Analysis, Safety and Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Social Media, Content Management, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    4.2K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    726 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    791 reviews

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    320 reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    514 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Se préparer à devenir Professional Data Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Cloud Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Migration, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
  • Computer Architecture: Princeton University
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera Project Network
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Increase SEO Traffic with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM

Frequently Asked Questions about Engineering

Browse the engineering courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Systems Engineering:MathWorks
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University‎

Coursera's Engineering courses offer learners an array of essential skills across various engineering disciplines:

  • Fundamental and advanced engineering principles, including mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
  • Skills in applying mathematical and scientific concepts to solve real-world engineering problems.
  • Techniques for designing, testing, and analyzing engineering systems and structures.
  • Knowledge of modern engineering tools, software, and technologies used in the industry.
  • Best practices for sustainable engineering and managing environmental impacts.
  • Insights into the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities of engineers.‎

Yes. You can start learning engineering topics on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many engineering courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in engineering, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Engineering courses on Coursera are designed to cater to learners with different levels of expertise:

  • Beginners with an interest in engineering can start with introductory courses that provide a basic understanding of the field and its various branches.
  • Those with some technical background can advance their skills in specific areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering.
  • Advanced learners and professional engineers can deepen their expertise with specialized courses on topics like advanced materials science, robotics, or aerospace engineering.‎

Acquiring skills from Engineering courses can open doors to a variety of technical and design-oriented roles:

  • Design Engineer, creating new systems or products using CAD software and engineering principles.
  • Project Engineer, overseeing engineering projects from planning through execution.
  • Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring products and systems meet safety and quality standards.
  • Research and Development Engineer, innovating and improving industry technologies.
  • Sustainability Engineer, developing solutions to environmental challenges in engineering projects.‎
This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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