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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Semiconductors, Laboratory Testing, Health Technology, Electronics Engineering, Medical Devices, Performance Tuning, Electronic Components, Network Protocols
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Compassion, Relationship Building, Leadership Studies, Recognizing Others, Teamwork, Team Building, Communication Strategies, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business, Statistical Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Data Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Business Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Public Affairs, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Research and Design
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months