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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Dataflow, Transaction Processing, Computer Security, Software Systems, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, NoSQL, Algorithms, Encryption, Graph Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI/UX Strategy, React.js, Code Review, Version Control, Usability, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Technical Review, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Semantic Web, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Data Processing, Systems Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Tensorflow, Data Architecture, Apache Spark, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Model Deployment, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Security, Machine Learning Methods, Data Quality, Apache Hadoop
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks