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: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Graphic Design, Creativity
★ 4.4 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning
★ 3.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing
★ 3.9 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Architectural Design, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Software
★ 5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences
★ 4.7 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Microsoft 365, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Generative AI Agents, Data Analysis, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Productivity, Automation, Customer Data Management, Data Management, Leadership Development
★ 4.8 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis
★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Software, Data Science, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Amazon Web Services, Context Management, Agentic systems
★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Web Development
★ 4.1 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mining, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Programming, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks
★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months