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    Study structural engineering for designing safe buildings and infrastructure. Learn about materials, load analysis, and construction methods.

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Introduction and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Content Creation, Image Analysis, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      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

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Scrum (Software Development), Business Analysis, Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      955 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Color Matching, Generative AI, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Photography, Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Budgets, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management, Online Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Campaign Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • R

      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Video Production, Typography, Color Matching, Multimedia, Content Creation, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Design, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      766 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Marketing Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Color Theory, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Typography, Color Matching, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Prompt Engineering, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      758 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      Medical Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Radiography, Matlab, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Vision, Deep Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of GIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Sharing, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, File Management, Data Presentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI: Introduction and Applications: IBM
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
    • Adobe Graphic Designer: Adobe
    • Google Marketing Digital e E-Commerce: Google
    • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
    • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe

    Frequently Asked Questions about Structural Engineering

    Structural engineering is part of the field of civil engineering, and it's a specialty that deals with designing, drawing, and planning the structure of a building. This type of engineers design structures as simple as schoolhouses and as elaborate as the International Space Station. As a structural engineer, you'd combine mathematics and physics to calculate a building's load and determine whether a design can be structurally sound. You would also make the proper calculations and preparations to ensure that a structure can withstand natural and manmade disasters before contractors construct the building itself.‎

    Structural engineering is a necessary and worthwhile pursuit because buildings need to have proper design if they're going to last a long time and keep people safe. If you're interested in civil engineering, you'll want to learn structural engineering because the safety and durability of a building depend directly on how well the engineer designs the structure. Your work has a bearing on successful construction and efficient use of materials. You'll also experience a sense of achievement when something you've designed becomes a completed reality.‎

    You can put your structural engineering knowledge to work easily as a civil engineer or contractor. There are plenty of structural engineering jobs available working for construction companies or engineering firms. You have the option of working with one company with the same crews and coworkers, or you might decide to work as a consultant with different clients and new experiences on every job site. You may even want to look for jobs with municipal agencies that develop infrastructure for public use.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can give you the opportunity to learn the foundations of structural engineering as well as more specific topics, like 3D modeling, engineering mechanics, and the new frontier of green building. A course in advanced engineering can help you understand the dynamics of 3D motion, and a fundamentals course can help you learn about stress, strain, and axial loading.‎

    Online Structural Engineering courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Structural Engineering skills. Choose from a wide range of Structural Engineering courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Structural 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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