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      Arizona State University

      Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Image Analysis, Electronic Components, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Industrial Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Research, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Engineering Calculations, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Matlab, Motion Graphics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Micrometer, Electronics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Structural Analysis, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Electrical Systems, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Physical Science, Semiconductors

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Astronomía básica

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Environment, General Science and Research, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Geographic Information Systems, Estimation, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Efficiency and Resolution

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Electron and Ion Beam Characterization: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Physics 102 - Electric Charges and Fields: Rice University
    • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
    • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology

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