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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Box Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Integration, Scalability, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cost Management, DevOps, Budget Management, Scalability, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, Site Reliability Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Typography, Layout Design, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Restful API, Test Script Development, Authentications, JSON, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Data Import/Export, Scenario Testing, Java
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, DevOps, Model Evaluation, Cloud Deployment, AI Workflows, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, Restful API, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Web Applications, TCP/IP, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Aesthetics, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Data Governance, AI Workflows, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Information Assurance, Risk Modeling, Metadata Management, Data Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks