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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Application Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kotter
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Lifelong Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Clemson University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Probability, Design Strategies, Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer experience improvement, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning Methods, Encryption, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Machine Learning, Financial Data, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Supervised Learning, Data Structures, Information Privacy, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks