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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Solution Design, Simulations, Debugging, Code Review, Data Cleansing, Code Reusability, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Management, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Building Design, Health Equity, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Multimodal Prompts, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Cloud Deployment, AI Security, Serverless Computing, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Web Applications, Artificial Intelligence, Frontend Integration, Web Development Tools, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Research Ethics, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Model Deployment, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Managed Care, Health Information Management, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Robotics, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Simulations, Safety Assurance, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Estimation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, USB, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Technical Communication, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Data Science, Data Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Code Reusability, Data Validation, Stakeholder Communications, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Scientific Methods, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months