Materials courses can help you learn about the properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, as well as techniques for testing and analyzing these materials. You can build skills in material selection, failure analysis, and sustainability practices in material usage. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for design, finite element analysis for stress testing, and various laboratory techniques for material characterization, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications
★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Color Theory, Image Quality
★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Demography, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Storytelling, Peer Review
★ 4.8 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Prospecting and Qualification, Project Scoping, Operational Efficiency, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Web Presence, Entrepreneurship, Scope Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Development, Branding, Value Propositions
★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, General Networking, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Spatial Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Distributed Computing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
★ 4.6 (63) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Materials science
★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Radiology, Power Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Pump Stations, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Electronic Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Equipment Design, Materials science, Sustainable Engineering
★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Product Design, Design Strategies, Production Process, Design
★ 4.8 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks