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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Model Architectures, Embeddings, Digital Signal Processing, Transfer Learning, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Context Management, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Artificial Intelligence, Data Access, Generative AI, Interoperability, Server Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infection Control, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Legal Strategy, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Systems Design, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Materials science, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Pathology, Electocardiography, Physiology, Electrophysiology, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Water Sustainability, Climate Change Programs, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, International Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Security Software, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Memory Management, Malware Protection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Pandas (Python Package), File I/O, Data Transformation, Jupyter, SQL
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months