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: Robotics, Data Mapping, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Simulations, Computer Science, Data Structures, Algorithms, Python Programming, Linear Algebra
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Databases, Database Design, SQL, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Identity and Access Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Dataflow, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Anthropic
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Open Source Technology, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller, Data Structures
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Control Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI) Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Mockups, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Layout Design, Usability, Prototyping, Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Care, Health Administration, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research, Research Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks