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.

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Coaching, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Active Listening
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Data Science, Big Data, Data Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Demand Planning, Usability Testing, Product Management, Customer Insights, A/B Testing, Agile Methodology, User Experience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Product Testing, Agile Software Development, Software Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Markov Model, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Communication, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months