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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Data Management
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Collaborative Software, Business Analysis, Problem Management, Design Thinking, Business Process Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, User Accounts, Server Administration, Operating System Administration, Configuration Management, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Modeling, Application Development, Database Architecture and Administration, Requirements Analysis, Data Persistence, Application Lifecycle Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Codio
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Text Mining, GitHub, Large Language Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Package and Software Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Plot (Graphics), Application Deployment, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Jupyter, Database Development, Data Processing, Virtual Environment, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Database Management, JSON, SQL, Database Design, Server Side, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), API Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Product Design, Business Leadership, Environmental Regulations, Strategic Leadership, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Laws, Product Lifecycle Management, Pollution Prevention
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours