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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Prompt Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Mathematics Education, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Social Network Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, User Interface (UI), Peer Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Adaptability, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Building Design, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Timelines, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Spreadsheet Software, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Correspondence, Complex Problem Solving, Report Writing, Solution Design, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks