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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Package and Software Management, Application Development, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, Performance Testing, Programming Principles, No-Code Development, Object Oriented Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Engineering Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Capacity Management, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Data Strategy, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Management Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Postman API Platform, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Authorization (Computing), Endpoint Security, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Data Sharing, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, Algorithms, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Traffic Flow Optimization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Processing, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Big Data, Identity and Access Management, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months