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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Data Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Knowledge Transfer, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Literacy, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Performance Management, Team Performance Management, Mentorship, Performance Review, Budget Management, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Team Management, Project Accounting, Project Controls, Management Training And Development, People Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Talent Recruitment, People Development, Leadership, Resource Management, Clinical Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Experimentation, Sample Size Determination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Philanthropy, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Research Design, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Science and Research, Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Memory Management, Tool Calling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours