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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Ggplot2
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, File I/O, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Application Security, Security Testing, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Validation, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Verification And Validation, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Database Application, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Web Servers, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Graphing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Development Environment, Algorithms, File Systems, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, File Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, ChatGPT, Embeddings, AI Workflows, Development Environment, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Python Programming, Document Management, Application Development, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Insper
Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Information Management, Data Storage, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Collection, General Science and Research, Data Literacy, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Digital Signal Processing, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, System Programming, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Physiology, Biology, Anthropology, Culture, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, European History, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Exercise Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutritional Assessment, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Medical Devices, Nutrition Counseling, Sociology, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months