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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Design Thinking, User Research, Design, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Data Import/Export, Systems Engineering, Model Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Bayesian Network, Image Analysis, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Oncology, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Epidemiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Design, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Backlogs, Creative Problem-Solving, Scaled Agile Framework, Leadership Studies, Negotiation, Sprint Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Agile Software Development, Team Performance Management, Program Management, Brainstorming, Prioritization, User Story, Innovation, Problem Solving, Project Controls
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Policy, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Software, Database Management, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Development, Database Design, Transact-SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Query Languages, Database Application, Data Access, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
CertNexus
Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Mining
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), C and C++, Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Object Oriented Design, .NET Framework, Java, Programming Principles, Data Access, Database Management, User Interface (UI), Algorithms, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Graphics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months