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: Docker (Software), CI/CD, Model Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Application Performance Management, Google App Engine
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Aesthetics, Creativity, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Intellectual Property, Photography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Model Deployment, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, AI Workflows, CI/CD, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, User Interface (UI) Design, OpenAI API, AI Personalization, Embeddings, UI/UX Research, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Database Management, Restful API, Web Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Big Data, Databases, SQL, Data Access, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Modeling, Jupyter, Predictive Modeling, GitHub, Statistical Modeling, NumPy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Scalability, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Test Tools, Cloud API, PHP (Scripting Language)
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Creative Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Brand Management, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Integration, Scalability, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Application Security, Python Programming, Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, Data Integrity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months