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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Reporting, Business Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Management, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
★ 4.7 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Sustainable Development, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, Decision Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness
★ 4.6 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Model Optimization, Model Training, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation
★ 4.5 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON
★ 4.4 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, NumPy, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Advanced Analytics, Spatial Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Decision Support Systems, Collaborative Software, Data Validation
★ 4.7 (90) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis
★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming
★ 5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, SQL, Analytical Skills, Database Software, Technical Communication, Relational Databases
★ 3.9 (30) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Functional Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Other Programming Languages, Object Oriented Design, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface
★ 4.8 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science
★ 4.8 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Visual Storytelling, Market Data, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Mapping
★ 4 (31) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months