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 Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Google Workspace, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Mining, Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), Azure DevOps, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Debugging, SQL, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Relational Databases, Database Management, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Web Applications, Tool Calling, GitHub, Context Management, Web Development, Real Time Data, Debugging, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Matlab, Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing, Basic Electrical Systems, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Software Architecture, Databases, OS Process Management, Content Management, Service Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Flows, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Mockups, User Centered Design, UI Components, Software Design Documents, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months