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.

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Software Architecture, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability, Scientific Methods, Regression Analysis, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Web Development, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Access, Data Persistence, Unit Testing, Debugging, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, R Programming, Dimensionality Reduction, R (Software), Simulations, Statistical Visualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Program Development, Python Programming, Network Architecture, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months