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.

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Anatomy, Mental Health, Lifelong Learning, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Neurology, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Biology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Sales Management, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Business Modeling, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Promotional Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Differential Equations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Text Mining, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Regression Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Cloud Computing, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Application Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Application Management, Proxy Servers, Software Documentation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data-oriented programming, Operations Research, Python Programming, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Servers, MySQL, Query Languages, Database Systems, Databases, Database Management, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Systems, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Databases, JSON, Data Store, Scalability, Database Management, Distributed Computing, Cloud Applications, Text Mining, Query Languages, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Machine Learning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Data Processing, Electronic Systems, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Wireless Networks, Information Systems Security, Application Security
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Structures, Git (Version Control System), Generative AI, Version Control, Matplotlib, Plotly, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Web Development, Data Ethics, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization, Scripting, GitHub, Debugging, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Automation, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months