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.
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Code Review, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Animations, Programming Principles, Javascript, Interactive Design, Program Development, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Collaborative Software, Prototyping, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Information Architecture
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Design, Verification And Validation, Computer Engineering, Communication Systems, Systems Analysis, Software Systems, Process Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Functional Specification, Software Architecture, Model Optimization, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Architecture, Test Tools, Logical Reasoning
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Industrial Engineering, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Communication Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: White-Box Testing, Test Planning, Test Case, Software Testing, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Software Quality Assurance, Code Review, Test Data, Issue Tracking, Software Technical Review, Quality Assurance, Development Environment, Technical Communication
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Application Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computational Logic
★ 4.3 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

JetBrains
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Game Design, Code Review, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Project Planning, Javascript, Software Development, Product Development, Web Development, Product Design, Animations, Visual Design, Interactive Data Visualization
★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Algorithms, Data Structures
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Development
★ 5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Verification And Validation, Geostatistics, Data Validation, Query Languages, Technical Documentation, Document Management, SQL, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Python Programming
★ 3.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Interplay Learning
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Thermal Management, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Test Equipment, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Electrical Equipment, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Facility Management and Maintenance, Professionalism, Personal Development
★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Debugging, Program Development, Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, No-Code Development, Integrated Development Environments, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Scripting Languages
★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months