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.
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Machine Learning, GitHub
★ 4.5 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, R (Software), Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Model Deployment, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Query Languages, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Computing, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (102K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Miami
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Technology, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
★ 4.7 (78K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Materials science, Material Handling, Logistics, Industrial Design, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Design, Product Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainability Standards, Product Promotion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Structural Engineering, Failure Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Miami
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, AI Integrations, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Image Analysis
★ 4.6 (125) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education, Physical Science
★ 4.7 (451) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Miami
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Design, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Prototyping, Biomedical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations
★ 4.4 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks