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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Robotics, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data-oriented programming, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Angular, Development Environment, Program Development, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Components, Front-End Web Development, Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Software Design, Systems Architecture, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Principles
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Secure Coding, Security Controls, HTML and CSS, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Model Evaluation, Automation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months