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.

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

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, 3D Assets, Mobile Development, Android Development, Animation and Game Design, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Conceptual Design, Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, New Product Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Software Versioning, Programming Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, System Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Unix
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Environment, Estimation, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Development Testing, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Development Environment, Middleware, Program Development, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Mainframe Technologies, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), File I/O, Performance Tuning, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Document Control, Workflow Management, Packaging and Labeling, Collaborative Software, Design Reviews, File Management, Client Services, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Branding, Business Systems, Constructive Feedback
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Drive Engagement, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Sustainability Reporting, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months