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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, ASP.NET, Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Software Testing, Scalability, Performance Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, Web Development, Microservices, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Software Architecture, API Testing, Web Applications, Test Case, Distributed Computing, Redis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Equipment Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

CVS Health
Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Growth Mindedness, De-escalation Techniques, Data Entry, Greeting Customers, Teamwork, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Time Management, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Personal Development, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks