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: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Image Analysis, Data Processing, Data Science, Programming Principles, Text Mining, File I/O, Computer Programming, Data Dictionary, Data Manipulation, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, Probability Distribution
★ 4.1 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Process Validation, Engineering Practices, Construction Estimating, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Design Specifications, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, 3D Modeling
★ 4.8 (33) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation
★ 4.8 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Grant Applications, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Resource Allocation, Peer Review, Budgeting, Constructive Feedback
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Multi-Cloud, Data Architecture, Dataflow, Data Management, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Architecture, Cloud Management, Information Management, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, Data Science, Strategic Planning
★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, Medical Science and Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning
★ 2.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation
★ 4.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development
★ 4.5 (36) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Science and Research, Team Collaboration, Experimentation, Data Ethics
★ 4.9 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Intelligence, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy
★ 4.7 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Arithmetic, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Visualization, Graphing, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis
★ 3.3 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months