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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Community Health
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C and C++, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Code Reusability, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (813) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development
★ 4.6 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Communication
★ 4.7 (659) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, electromagnetics, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Derivatives
★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Process Mapping, Continuous Deployment, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, Project Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Change, Systems Thinking, Business Metrics
★ 4.7 (598) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Analysis, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Reporting
★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Process Optimization, Quality Control, Product Flow Diagram, Quality Monitoring, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Production Process
★ 4.8 (1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Debugging, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
★ 4 (101) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science
★ 4.6 (334) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Physics, Electrical Power, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.8 (729) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks