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: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Model Optimization
★ 4.9 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Experimentation, Informed Consent, Market Research, Marketing, Analysis, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Verification And Validation, Geostatistics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Technical Documentation, Document Management, SQL, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Collaborative Software, Prototyping, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Information Architecture
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computational Logic
★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Development
★ 5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Physical Science, Data Access
★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, No-Code Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Snowflake Schema, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Science, Python Programming, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Angular, UI Components, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), TypeScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Communications, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Security Management, Information Systems Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance
★ 4.4 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months