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.

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research and Design, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Music Performance, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Statistical Programming, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Inventory Control, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Production Process, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Management, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Design Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux, Kubernetes, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Linux Servers, Docker (Software), TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Containerization, Network Switches, Firewall, Virtualization
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Communication Systems, Network Model, Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Computing, Technology Strategies, Digital Signal Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months