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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property
★ 4.3 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks
★ 3.8 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Database Application, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Object Oriented Design, Database Development, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Scripting Languages, Data Access, Web Servers, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming
★ 4.7 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Data Entry, Computer Programming, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Responsible AI, AI Security, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Context Engineering, Context Management, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication
★ 2.8 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Ansible, Cloud Security, Diagram Design, Data Validation, Database Design, Apache Airflow, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Interviewing Skills, Apache Spark, PySpark, CI/CD, Docker (Software), SQL, Workflow Management, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Market Data, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Analysis
★ 5 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Application Deployment, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Applications
★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Power BI, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence Software, Data Management, Storytelling, Management Reporting, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Performance Reporting, Analytics, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Conceptual Design, Engineering Documentation, Construction Estimating, Diagram Design, Functional Design, Spatial Analysis, Cost Estimation
★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Autodesk, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Graphical Tools, Workflow Management, Fine-tuning, Color Theory, Geometry, Layout Design
★ 5 (17) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Markov Model, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability, Correlation Analysis, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months