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.

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptography, File I/O, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scripting, Data Structures
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Technical Communication, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Database Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Ethics, R Programming, Surveys, Informed Consent, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, 3D Assets, Graphics Software, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Self Service Technologies, Test Tools, Development Testing, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, AI Product Strategy, Project Management, Internal Communications, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Case Studies, Innovation, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment, Development Environment, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours