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.

Skills you'll gain: Minitab, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Collaborative Software, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Graphic Design, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Databases, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, NoSQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Processing, Cloud Management, Performance Tuning, Big Data, Data Visualization, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Keras (Neural Network Library)
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Classification Algorithms, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, NumPy, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, digital literacy, Telecommunications, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Technical Writing
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Application Security, IT Management, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, OSI Models, Business Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Real Time Data, Query Languages, Data Transformation, SQL, Data Processing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, R Programming, Alteryx, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Storytelling, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Transformation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Thinking, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Technical Communication, Miro AI, User Centered Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Authentications
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks