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.

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Systems Analysis, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Systems Engineering, Data Cleansing, Failure Analysis, Digital Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Data Analysis Software, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Content Optimization, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Web Content, Keyword Research, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development, User Experience
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Development Environment, Data Access, Data Structures, File Management, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Collection, Simulations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Automation, Program Development, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Data Storage, Code Reusability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, General Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Agile Product Development, Customer Retention, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professional Networking, Product Planning, Financial Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Design and Product, Technical Product Management, Product Requirements, Engineering Management, Product Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Analysis, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Quantum computing, Python Programming, Analysis
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Matlab, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Student Support and Services, Student Services, Learning Styles, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Routing Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Routing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Code Reusability, Web Development, Web Servers, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, MySQL, Database Design, Application Security, Model View Controller, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Migration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months