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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (441) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Transportation Operations, Surveys, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Network Model, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Probability
★ 4.7 (466) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.7 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging
★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles
★ 4.7 (419) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks
★ 4.5 (429) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, General Mathematics, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives
★ 4.6 (267) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Productivity Software, Risk Management Framework, digital literacy, Systems Design, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Agile Project Management, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Design, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Productivity
★ 4.6 (360) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access
★ 3.8 (388) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Leaflet (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Box Plots, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Science, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (274) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (458) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel
★ 4.7 (443) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks