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.

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Solution Design, Probability
★ 4.7 (558) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis
★ 4.3 (433) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Presentations, Relationship Building, Job Analysis, Writing, Portfolio Management, Oral Expression, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Opportunities
★ 4.7 (788) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, C (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Algorithms, Maintainability, Data Structures
★ 4.7 (813) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Hosting, CI/CD, Cloud Computing, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Agile Software Development, Cloud Development, DevOps, Technical Documentation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, Continuous Integration, Agile Project Management, GitHub
★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Music, UI Components, Computer Graphic Techniques, Interactive Design
★ 4.4 (919) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Presentation
★ 4.8 (944) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting, Habit Formation
★ 4.8 (915) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Dashboard Creation, Classification Algorithms, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Plot (Graphics), Web Applications, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Science, Python Programming, Fine-tuning, Model Optimization, Pandas (Python Package)
★ 4.7 (417) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, General Networking, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, IBM Cloud, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Network Protocols, Market Opportunities, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Endpoint Security
★ 4.7 (626) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Matlab, Model Optimization, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation
★ 4.7 (553) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Community Development, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Business, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment
★ 4.7 (756) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months