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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis
★ 4.3 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration
★ 4.8 (231) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Graphical Tools, Estimation
★ 4.7 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization
★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Statistical Programming
★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management
★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Debugging
★ 4.8 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Prototyping, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Design Software, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.6 (118) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Hazard Communication (HazCom)
★ 4.6 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation
★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months