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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Application Security, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Probability
★ 4.8 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software
★ 4.6 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management
★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Machine Learning
★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science
★ 4.4 (4.3K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Machine Learning, Data Synthesis
★ 4.6 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, Usability, User Story, Continuous Delivery, Persona Development, Agile Software Development, Sprint Planning, Peer Review, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, User Interface (UI), Design Thinking, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Persona (User Experience)
★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Scripting
★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development, Process Modeling, Test Driven Development (TDD)
★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, Algorithms
★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Wireframing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript
★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks