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 of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Social Impact, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Case Studies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Qualcomm Academy
Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Internet Of Things, Digital Communications, Data Security, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Kanban Principles, Production Process, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Monitoring, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Waste Minimization, Quality Management, Return On Investment, Project Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Metadata Management, Records Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Persistence, Data Ethics, Version Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Technical Communication, Algorithms, Overcoming Obstacles, Software Engineering, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Complex Problem Solving, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Enterprise Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Product Lifecycle Management, Verification And Validation, Process Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Portfolio Management, Timelines, Case Studies, Research, Presentations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months