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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Stakeholder Communications, Data Ethics, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Tableau Software, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Data Integrity, Data Collection, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Personal Care, Parent Communication, Meditation & Breathwork, Time Management, Stress Management, Composure, Resilience, Positivity, Personal Development, Psychology, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Self-Awareness, Family Support, Child Development, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Prioritization, digital literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety Assurance, Robotics, Hazard Analysis, Equipment Design, Risk Control, Human Factors, Product Testing, Failure Analysis, Automation, Manufacturing and Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Unix Shell, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computer Architecture, Capacity Management, File Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Maintenance, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, Scripting, Test Tools, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours