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: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Literacy
★ 4.3 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Storytelling, Self-Awareness
★ 4.7 (67) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Process Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.6 (63) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic
★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Design, Design Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Import/Export, File Management, Design, Functional Design, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Science, Data Transformation, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology
★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming
★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, UI/UX Strategy, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Application Design, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Prototyping
★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour
★ 4.4 (39) · 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, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Mechanics
★ 4.4 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Tree Maps, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Transformation
★ 4.7 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours