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 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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Data Structures
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java, Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Functional Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Managed Services, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management, Authentications, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Organizational Change, Change Management, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Java, Software Engineering, Java Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unit Testing, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Conceptual Design, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Power Electronics, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Equipment, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Materials science, Real Time Data, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · 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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, User Provisioning, Unix Commands, Midrange Computer, System Monitoring, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Data Centers
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Model Training
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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