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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Governance, Social Studies, Business Transformation, Social Sciences, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Storage, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months