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: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Application Development, Context Engineering, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Tool Calling, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, GitHub, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Network Security, Cryptography, Threat Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, API Testing, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Testing, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Node.JS
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Systems, Clinical Research, Data Science, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Bioinformatics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Engineering Documentation, Mechanical Drawings, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Design Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Governance, Research Methodologies, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months