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: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, SPSS, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, YAML, Restful API, Load Balancing, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, JSON, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Application Design, Scripting Languages, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping, Context Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Application Development, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Customer experience improvement, Quality Improvement, Quality Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Data Access, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Data Processing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture, Data Science, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months