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.

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Databases, Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Collection, Simulations, IBM Cloud, Agentic systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, System Configuration, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Typography, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Education and Training, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Analytics, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Data Analysis Software, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Autoencoders, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Import/Export, Model Optimization, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, R (Software), Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Geospatial Mapping, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Safety Culture, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Climate Change Mitigation, Political Sciences
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months