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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, File Management, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Interrigatories, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Overcoming Objections, Behavior Management, Proposal Development, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communications
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Design, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Threat Management, Software Visualization, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Blockchain, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Differential Equations, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Business Planning, Plan Execution, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, FinTech, Strategic Partnership, Work Breakdown Structure, Decision Making, Market Opportunities, Solution Design, Proposal Development, Financial Services, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Web Applications, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Electronics, Product Automation, System Configuration, Python Programming, Electronic Components, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Statistical Programming, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Inventory Control, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Network Model, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Statistical Methods
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months