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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Material Requirements Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistics, Risk Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management, Secure Coding, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Google Workspace, Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Servers, Operating Systems, File Systems, Shell Script, Web Servers, IT Automation, Apache, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Communication Systems, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physics, Environmental Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Data Persistence, Data Storage, General Networking, Network Security, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Data Ethics, Teaching, Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, AI Integrations, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Human Learning, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months