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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, As-Built Drawings, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Structural Analysis, Functional Design, Conceptual Design, Layout Design, Construction Estimating, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Teaching, Persuasive Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Predictive Modeling, Semantic Web, JSON, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation, Data Structures
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Information Technology Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Data Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Cryptography, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Environment, UI Components, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Debugging, 3D Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Configuration, User Interface (UI) Design, Object Oriented Design, Scripting, Prototyping, Animations
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, Application Security, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Healthcare Project Management, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Application Deployment, Rust (Programming Language), Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, JSON, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Monitoring, Automation, System Programming, Software Testing, GitHub
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks