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.
Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Liberal Arts, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Grafana, Software Engineering, Data Import/Export, Application Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Workflow Management, Action Oriented, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Software, Natural Language Processing, Business Workflow Analysis, Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Self Service Technologies, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Data Capture, Data Manipulation, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, File Management, Development Environment, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Parent Communication, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Child Development, Growth Mindedness, Positive Behavior Support, Family Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, Political Sciences, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months