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.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Production Process, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Research Reports, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanics, Hydraulics, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, LLM Application, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Pipelines
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, R (Software)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, Simulations, Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Mathematics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, HubSpot CRM, Scripting, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Automation, Gmail, Data Pipelines, JSON
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Linux Commands, Computer Architecture, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months