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: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Public Key Infrastructure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Protocols, Data Integrity
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · 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: Docker (Software), ASP.NET, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Database Management, Dependency Analysis, Data Validation, Transaction Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Applied Machine Learning, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Access, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, LLM Application, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Decision Intelligence, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Systems, Public Works, Sustainability Standards, Economic Development, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Laws, Economics, Adjudication, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Application Development, UI Components, Development Environment
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours