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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Biology, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Plant Operations and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Development Environment
★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Experience Design, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Social Network Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, R (Software), Bayesian Statistics, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Programming, Web Scraping, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Computational Logic, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Functional Specification, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Safety and Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Modeling, Database Development, Databases, Business Analysis Tools, Data Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Analysis Software
★ 4.8 (3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Analysis, Political Sciences, Biology
★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Attributes, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Composure, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Meditation & Breathwork, Mindfulness, Recognizing Others, Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health
★ 4.9 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Biological Engineering, Physiology, Hematology, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Blood Banking
★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks