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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Usability, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Interactive Design, Human Machine Interfaces, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Peripheral Devices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Systems Design, Design Software, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Numerical Analysis, Image Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Image Quality, Medical Imaging, Graphical Tools, Physics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, MySQL Workbench, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Social Impact, Simulations, Big Data, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Digital Analysis, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, LangChain, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, Context Management
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Data Access, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Data Access
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Development, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months