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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Building Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Health Assessment, Community Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Systems and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security), Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Process Optimization, Process Management, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Desarrollo de páginas con Angular

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, JSON, Application Frameworks, Restful API, Test Automation, Web Services, Unit Testing, Web Applications, NoSQL, API Gateway, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Routing Protocols, Data Validation

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Leadership, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Data Management, Business Process, Data Security, SQL, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Nanophotonics and Detectors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Display Devices, Laboratory Equipment, Physics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building

      Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Safety Assurance, Control Systems, Architectural Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      天文探秘

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Simulations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), General Science and Research, Vibrations, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Civil Law, Policy Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Project Planning, Spreadsheet Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Prep Specialization: SkillUp EdTech
    • Desarrollo de páginas con Angular: Universidad Austral
    • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Modernizing Data Lakes and Data Warehouses with GCP en Español: Google Cloud
    • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
    • Ventilation, Life Safety, and Smoke Extraction in Building : L&T EduTech
    • 天文探秘: Nanjing University

    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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