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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Research Reports, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Synthesis, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Data Access, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Auditing, AI Product Strategy, Compliance Auditing, Generative Model Architectures, AI literacy, Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Mitigation, Machine Learning Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, World History, Personal Development, Sociology, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Trend Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Digital Transformation, Information Technology, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Workflow Management, Google Sheets, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks