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.

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Chemistry, Water Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Deployment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Asset Protection, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessments, Asset Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Systems Analysis, Object Oriented Design, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Unified Modeling Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Positive Behavior Support
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, NumPy, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Change Management, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Debugging, Data Persistence, Data Structures
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Devops Tools
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Statistical Reporting, Graphic and Visual Design, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks