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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biology, Structural Analysis
★ 4.7 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Application Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Functional Testing, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, General Science and Research, Behavioral Health, Health Disparities, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review
★ 4.6 (892) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Environment
★ 4.6 (510) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
★ 4.8 (358) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Research, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Sociology
★ 4.6 (529) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Electronics Engineering, Test Case, Laboratory Testing, Test Script Development, Verification And Validation, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development
★ 4.5 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Interaction Design
★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Leaflet (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Package and Software Management
★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Personal Attributes, Research, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Strong Work Ethic, Data Collection, Self-Discipline, Reliability, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.4 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization
★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Color Theory, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Storytelling, Data Ethics, Design, Creative Design, Digital Design, Branding, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months