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: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Research, Psychology, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Jupyter, Algorithms, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Graph Theory, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Documentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Scalability, Data Processing, MongoDB
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Professional Networking, Resilience, Stress Management, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, AI Enablement, Java, Java Programming, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Creativity, Document Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, React Redux, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, GitHub, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Responsive Web Design, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Engineering Software
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months