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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Computational Thinking, Design Strategies, Cryptographic Protocols, Tree Maps, Encryption, Network Model, Combinatorics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (961) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation
★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Validation, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Machine Controls, Materials science, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.9 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Plotly, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Structures, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, File I/O, Data Visualization Software, Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Goal-Oriented, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Positivity, Goal Setting, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Planning, Learning Strategies, Social Network Analysis
★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, New Hire Orientations, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Leadership, People Management, Technical Management, Staff Management, Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Empowerment, Data Science, Cross-Functional Collaboration
★ 4.5 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Systems Development, Simulations, Solution Architecture, Agentic systems, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Markov Model, Decision Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Sharing, Public Health, Land Management, Heat Maps, Geostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health, Image Analysis, Land Development, Project Management
★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Statistical Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Mathematics, Interactive Data Visualization, Calculus, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis
★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electrical Power, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Simulations
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks