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.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Combinatorics, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Transportation Operations, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), HTML and CSS, Model View Controller, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Servers, SQL, Databases, Network Protocols, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Software, Database Management, Data Modeling, Query Languages, MongoDB, Big Data, Data Architecture, Database Application
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Matlab, Physics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Psychology, Neurology, Anatomy, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Storytelling, Experimentation, Team Management, Community Development, Social Skills, Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Empathy, Systems Thinking, Conflict Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Regression Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months