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: File I/O, Memory Management, Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Development Testing, Vibe coding, Programming Principles, API Design, Program Development, Pseudocode, Software Architecture, Software Design, Functional Design, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Generative AI
★ 4.5 (44) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Climate Change Mitigation, Human Development
★ 4.8 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Waste Minimization, Automation
★ 4.7 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes
★ 4.4 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Khalifa University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Health And Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Incident Management, Waste Minimization
★ 4.8 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning
★ 4.7 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Basic Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Aesthetics
★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Communication, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Psychotherapy, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness
★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Research, Biology
★ 4.8 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Data Structures, Program Development, Software Development, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Automation, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Database Application, Python Programming, Algorithms, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design
★ 4.7 (105) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Systems, Database Development, Database Management Systems, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Database Architecture and Administration, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation
★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks