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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institut Mines-Télécom
Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Responsible AI, Microsoft Visual Studio, Version Control, Code Review, GitHub, Integrated Development Environments, AI Enablement, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Software Documentation, AI Workflows, Program Development, Development Environment, LLM Application, Maintainability, Project Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Debugging
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Network Protocols, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), TCP/IP, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Processing, Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Optimization, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Process Capability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months