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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis, Color Theory, Data Ethics, User Centered Design, Human Factors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Failure Analysis, Probability, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Model Evaluation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Machine Learning Methods
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Peer Review, Data Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Data Science, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Systems Design, Software Design, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Computer Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Containerization, JSON, API Design, DevOps, Web Services, Middleware, CI/CD, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Server Side
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months