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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Probability & Statistics, Programming Principles, Text Mining
★ 4.5 (27K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Social Studies, Inventory Management, Consumer Behaviour
★ 4.7 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations
★ 4.8 (807) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
★ 4.5 (8.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.7 (568) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Data Management, Business, Query Languages
★ 4.8 (122K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, UI Components, Computer Programming
★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Chemistry, Physics
★ 4.7 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization
★ 4.9 (124K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Manufacturing Processes
★ 4.6 (786) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Programming Principles, File I/O, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (75K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Ideation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months