Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Linux
★ 4.6 (270) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Commercial Laws, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advocacy, Commercialization, Branding, Brand Strategy, Procurement, Innovation
★ 4.8 (310) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Digital Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Business Analysis Tools, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Design Software, Digital Design, IT Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Technology Strategies, Information Technology
★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Branding, Brand Strategy
★ 4.6 (224) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure, Equipment decontamination
★ 4.7 (344) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, 3D Modeling
★ 4.7 (217) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Debugging, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Geometry
★ 4.9 (143) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration
★ 4.5 (338) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Risking, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Maintainability, Computer Programming, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (298) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
★ 4.8 (255) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Responsible AI, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Infographics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Anomaly Detection, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Root Cause Analysis, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Risk Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Automation
★ 4.3 (206) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (240) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks