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.

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Research Design, Epidemiology, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Statistical Methods, Health Care, Probability & Statistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Clinical Trials, Science and Research, Medical Science and Research, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Real Estate, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Power, Electronics, Simulations, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Algorithms, IBM Cloud, Cryptography, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Dictionary, File Systems, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, File Management, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Logical Reasoning, Development Environment, Simulations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Model Training, Data Processing, Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Visualization, Software Visualization
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Collection, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ei4Change
Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Behavior Management, Cooperation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Software, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks