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: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, C++ (Programming Language), Network Routing, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Thinking, Algorithms
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Reliability, Risk Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Business Intelligence, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SQL, Relational Databases, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Databases, Data Access, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Peripheral Devices, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Virtual Environment, UI Components, Cloud API
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Quality, Applied Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Pipelines, Data Strategy, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Performance Tuning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, NumPy, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months