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.

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry
★ 4.2 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Calculations
★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Debugging, Simulations, Program Development, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export
★ 4.5 (22K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.8 (22K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Production Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Personal protective equipment
★ 5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Validation, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Machine Controls, Materials science, Laboratory Testing
★ 4.9 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Google Gemini, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Integrations, Google Sheets, Critical Thinking, Innovation
★ 4.8 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Electrophysiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Cell Biology, Language Disorders, Coordination, Biology
★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Process Analysis
★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Python Programming, C and C++, Routing Protocols, Java, Rust (Programming Language), Javascript, Software Testing, Debugging
★ 4.6 (17K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months