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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Fire And Life Safety, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Assurance, Plumbing, Mechanical Design, Health And Safety Standards, Commercial Construction, System Requirements, Building Design, Process Control, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Practices, Facility Management and Maintenance, Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

      Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Data Strategy, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Performance Testing, Software Engineering, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Systems Architecture, Functional Requirement, Distributed Computing, Databases, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Software Testing, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Elicitation, Transaction Processing

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physical Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Back-End Developer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Server Side, API Design, Application Development, Restful API, Unit Testing, MySQL, User Accounts, Software Testing, Web Applications, Databases, Database Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Database Systems, Blockchain, Maintainability, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, System Monitoring

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Process Design, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, NumPy, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Physics, Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      623 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Electronic Systems, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Branding, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Materials, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      355 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, System Programming, Software Development, Integrated Development Environments, Functional Design, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Simulations, System Configuration

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Digital Transformation Part 1: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Foundations of Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Back-End Developer Capstone : Meta
    • Fundamentals of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM
    • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks

    Frequently Asked Questions about Chemical Engineering

    Chemical engineering is the scientific field that deals with producing and manufacturing chemical products. Engineers in this discipline work to develop new chemical compounds and products as well as to improve existing chemicals. Chemical engineers also design the equipment and plants that manufacture chemical products. You can see chemical engineering at work in the energy sector, the pharmaceutical industry, and the food science field, among other areas of study. If you choose chemical engineering as a career, you'll work with more than just chemistry—you'll call upon knowledge of biology, physics, and mathematics as well.‎

    Chemical engineering is a rewarding field of work that makes a difference in people's lives. You can help develop innovative new materials or make discoveries that improve current products. As you study chemical engineering, you'll develop a wide range of knowledge and skills, and what you learn can take you in multiple career directions. Chemical engineers can work for large or small corporations and make good money doing what they love.‎

    When you have a thorough knowledge of chemical engineering, you can find work in a number of engineering and scientific fields. You'll find chemical engineering jobs in laboratories or in factories, as well as in multiple industries. Chemical engineers put their skills to work in the petroleum industry, the mining sector, and the pharmaceutical field. Municipal departments like waste management and water and sewer agencies also need chemical engineers. You can also help develop new products and materials if you have a background in chemical engineering.‎

    When you take online courses on Coursera, you can start with a general chemistry course or branch out to more specialized subjects like materials science, energy production, and nuclear power facility construction. Courses can help you learn about natural gas, nuclear power plants, chemical biology, and renewable energy as well.‎

    Online Chemical Engineering courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Chemical Engineering skills. With a wide range of Chemical Engineering classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Chemical Engineering career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Chemical Engineering, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    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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