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: Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Operational Databases, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Application Lifecycle Management, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Command-Line Interface, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Assembly Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Design Process, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Organizational Skills, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, MySQL, Database Design, Transaction Processing, Stored Procedure, Java, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, GitHub, Business Process Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Software Testing, Software Engineering, Java, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Conceptual Design
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, HVAC, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Troubleshooting, Schematic Diagrams, Hazard Analysis, Control Systems, Safety Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks