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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Data Store, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Transaction Processing, Scalability
★ 4.6 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.6 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Google Sheets, Interactive Data Visualization, Equities, Machine Learning, Data Import/Export
★ 4.2 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools
★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps
★ 4.5 (160) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.9 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening
★ 4.7 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
★ 4.8 (117) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering Tools, Education Software and Technology, Cinematography, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Ideation, Blogs, LLM Application, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Marketing
★ 3.8 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing
★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence
★ 4.8 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Storage, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory
★ 4.8 (103) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours