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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, User Story, AI Product Strategy, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Code Review, Maintainability, Testability, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: User Story, User Interface (UI), Usability, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Mockups, User Experience, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Prototyping, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Sciences, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Science and Research, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Components, Javascript, Data Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Data Science, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Standards, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, Construction Inspection, Process Control, Product Testing, Materials science, Big Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks