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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Systems Design, Solution Design, Systems Analysis, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
★ 4.1 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation
★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Kanban Principles, Mockups, Plot (Graphics), Data Import/Export, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Ideation
★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Coordination, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 3.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Application Design, Memory Management
★ 4.8 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Anthropic Claude, Mobile Development Tools, LLM Application, iOS Development, Personalized Campaigns, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Cloud Development, AI Integrations, Machine Learning
★ 5 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Linear Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Probability, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Integral Calculus, Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction
★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Engineering, Civil Engineering
★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Network Planning And Design
★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Quality, Mathematical Software, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.9 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Teaching, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Pedagogy, Instructing, Advocacy
★ 4.7 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks