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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence
★ 4.4 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
★ 4.7 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ASP.NET, Authentications, Secure Coding, Load Balancing, Microsoft Copilot, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, API Design, .NET Framework, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Application Security, Application Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Process Optimization, Debugging
★ 4.5 (95) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Science, Program Development, Performance Tuning
★ 4.3 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design
★ 4.6 (157) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Java, Software Design, File Management, Data Persistence
★ 4.3 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research
★ 4.7 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology
★ 4.2 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Conversion Funnel Analysis
★ 4.9 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
★ 4.5 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Policy Analysis
★ 4.9 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Tableau Software, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Databases, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks