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.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software
Build toward a degree
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

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Database Development, Taxonomy, Data Pipelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Software Installation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Secure Coding, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Server Side, Data Validation
Intermediate · 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
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Engineering, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, NumPy, Probability Distribution, Matplotlib, Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Logical Reasoning
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Convolutional Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Computer Vision, Logistic Regression, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months