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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Regression Testing, Software Testing, Software Development Tools, Software Engineering Tools, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Computer Programming Tools, White-Box Testing, Code Coverage, Security Testing, Verification And Validation, Test Case, Test Data, Automation, Functional Requirement, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Diplomacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Workforce Development, Strategic Thinking, Operational Efficiency, Employee Training, Thought Leadership, Business Risk Management, AI Integrations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Persona Development, User Research, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Resource Management, Marketing Channel, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Digital Communications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Land Management, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Software, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Model Optimization, Model Training, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Risk Management, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months