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.

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Software Architecture, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Other Programming Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Decision Support Systems, Business Metrics, Test Data, Performance Metric, Performance Testing, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, A/B Testing, Predictive Analytics, Product Assortment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Model Evaluation, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Failure Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Laboratory Research, Scripting, Statistical Process Controls, Scripting Languages, Materials science, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Composure, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, World History, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Database Development, Database Management Systems, Data Persistence, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Migration, Transaction Processing, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, digital literacy, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Process Control, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Torque (Physics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The World Bank Group
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks