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.

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, School Psychology, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, AI Orchestration, Database Development, SQL, LLM Application, Query Languages, OpenAI API, Microsoft Azure, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Agentic systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, System Requirements, Functional Requirement, Machine Controls, Theoretical Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Systems Analysis, Automation, Diagram Design, Safety Assurance
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Proxy Servers, Information Privacy, Servers, Web Servers, Network Routing, Cloud Hosting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Cloud Storage, Technical Product Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Platforms, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Amazon Redshift, Data Storage, Databases, Product Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Context Management, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks