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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Human Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Robotics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Linear Algebra
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Conceptual Design, Prototyping
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Team Leadership, ChatGPT, Workforce Development, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Telecommuting, Business Planning, Predictive Modeling, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Leadership, Business Technologies, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months