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: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Productivity Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Node.JS, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Restful API, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Network Routing, Javascript, Android Development, Dependency Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Network Architecture, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Science, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy, Data Analysis Software, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Development Environment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Solutions, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Hugging Face
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Security Controls, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months