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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Bayesian Network, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Model Optimization, Probability Distribution, Model Training, Sampling (Statistics), Data Transformation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Coordinating, Project Performance, Enterprise Application Management, Project Management Software, Cost Management, Project Portfolio Management, Performance Metric, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Expense Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Skills, Report Writing, Administration, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Mechanical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Geometry, Vibrations, Derivatives
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unix
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Materials science, Material Handling, Logistics Management, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Industrial Design, Sustainable Design, Product Knowledge, Sustainable Technologies, Technical Standard, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainability Standards, Marketing Collateral, Food Safety and Sanitation, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Seaborn, Plotly, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Jupyter, Computing Platforms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Non-Verbal Communication, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks