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: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Installation, System Configuration, Real Time Data
★ 4.4 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, LLM Application, Constructive Feedback, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Automation, Automation, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Project Management, Ideation, Data Ethics, AI Security, Communication Strategies, Data Science
★ 3.9 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, SQL, File I/O, Test Case, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion
★ 3.8 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, User Interface (UI)
★ 4.7 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.2 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Application Development, GitHub, Code Review, AI Personalization, Software Development, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering, Responsible AI, Design Software, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, React.js
★ 4.4 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Configuration Management, Java Programming, Maintainability
★ 4.3 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Composure, Willingness To Learn, Social Skills, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership
★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology
★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling
★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks