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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Analytics, Data Storage Technologies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Store, Mathematical Software, Data Storage, Data Access, Database Software, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Regression Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Versioning, Data Science, Generative AI, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Continuous Monitoring, Medical Privacy, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Health Information Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Information Privacy, Patient Safety, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Security, Compliance Management, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Clinical Research, Interactive Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Policy, Looker (Software), Predictive Analytics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Literacy, Health Technology, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, Software Versioning, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Environment, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, OpenAI API, Automation, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, Performance Tuning, Database Management, Database Administration, Operational Databases, Data Maintenance, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Migration, Database Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Patch Management, Database Design, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Data Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Scoping, Supply Management, Keyword Research, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Market Data, Scope Management, Business Research, Report Writing, Data Collection, Project Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Version Control, Software Architecture, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Java, Program Development, Kotlin, Debugging, Java Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Enterprise Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Culture, Analysis, Media and Communications, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Power BI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Graphing, Business Reporting, Analysis, Trend Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks