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: Canva (Software), Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Developing Training Materials, Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Star Schema, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Excel, Data Management, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Process Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Studies, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon S3, Version Control, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Microarchitecture, Secure Coding, System Configuration, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Application Security, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Authentications
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Program Development, Software Design, Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Scalability, Digital Signal Processing, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months