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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, STATA (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Cloud Platforms, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Containerization, Interoperability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Design, Big Data, Data Processing, Transaction Processing, Data Security, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Animations, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Web Language
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, AI Personalization, Web Design, Content Creation, Customer Service, Web Design and Development, Merchant Services, Booking (Sales), Responsive Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Building Design, Analysis, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprint Reading, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months