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: Eclipse (Software), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Java Programming, Java, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Development Environment, Program Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Practices, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Digital Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Application Development, Web Applications, Python Programming, Web Development, User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Test Case, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Browser Compatibility, Javascript and jQuery, Web Scraping, Automation, Python Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Java, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Java Programming, Statistics
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), SAS (Software), Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, SPSS, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Science, Business Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours