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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Application Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Software, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Build Tools, C and C++, Programming Principles, Microarchitecture
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business, Report Writing, Graphing, Statistical Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informatics, Intellectual Property, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, General Science and Research, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Tenacity, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Smart Goals, Resilience, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Recognizing Others, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Controls, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Encryption, Data Security, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Web Applications, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Javascript, Debugging, Database Design, Data Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months