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      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention, Creativity, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Solar Energy System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Survey Creation, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Spatial Analysis, Estimation, Physics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Kubernetes, Containerization, OpenShift, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Microservices, Scalability, Virtualization, YAML, Command-Line Interface

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Civil Procedures, Court Systems, Social Studies, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Research, Social Justice, Governance, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Java FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), JavaScript Frameworks, Spring Boot, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Restful API, Java Programming, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Software Development Tools, Spring Framework, Java, Web Services, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      657 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Client Needs and Software Requirements

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Prioritization

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, USB, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Python Programming, Servers

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Regression

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

      Orientação a Objetos com Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, Unit Testing, Software Engineering, Agile Software Development, Software Design, Software Development, Programming Principles, Eclipse (Software)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Classes and Inheritance

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift: IBM
    • Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases: University of Pennsylvania
    • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
    • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
    • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Orientação a Objetos com Java: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Why Learn Civil Engineering?

    Civil engineering is the discipline behind the infrastructure that supports everyday life—from transportation and water systems to buildings and public spaces. It blends engineering principles with environmental, structural, and project management knowledge. Learning civil engineering can prepare you to contribute to sustainable development and help shape the built environment around the world.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Civil Engineering

    Popular options include Construction Management Specialization from Columbia University, Design Basics of RCC Buildings from L&T EduTech, and Introduction to Engineering Mechanics from Georgia Institute of Technology. These courses cover topics like structural design, project planning, transportation systems, and sustainable infrastructure.‎

    Yes. Many civil engineering courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lectures and reading materials at no cost. To complete graded assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn foundational and advanced topics such as structural analysis, materials science, geotechnical engineering, water resources, and transportation systems. Some courses also cover project management, BIM (Building Information Modeling), and sustainability in civil engineering.‎

    Some courses are beginner-friendly and introduce key concepts without requiring prior experience. However, many civil engineering topics involve math, physics, and technical knowledge, so more advanced courses may assume a background in engineering or related fields.‎

    Yes. Coursera courses can help learners build foundational skills, support continuing education for professionals, or prepare learners for specialized roles in infrastructure, construction, or environmental design. Earning certificates can also strengthen your resume or academic profile.‎

    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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