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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Product Design, Digital Analysis, Manufacturing and Production, Business Analysis Tools, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Design Software, Digital Design, IT Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, Technology Strategies, Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Memory Management, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Store, Data Storage, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Storage, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Chemistry, Power Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemical Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Containerization, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), AI Workflows, DevOps, Hugging Face, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Cloud-Native Computing, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Accident Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Injury Prevention, Engineering Practices, Building Codes, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Engineering Design Process, Building Design, Environment, Risk Management, Human Factors, Chemistry, Emergency Response
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Cost Control, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Peer Review, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks