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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Design Specifications, Schematic Diagrams, Development Environment, Debugging
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Science, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Business Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Java, Development Environment, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Graph Theory, Python Programming, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Business Research, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Brute-force attacks, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months