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: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Query Languages, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Distributed Computing, Web Development Tools
★ 4.7 (163) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy, Python Programming, Responsible AI
★ 4.3 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.9 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology, International Relations
★ 4.6 (63) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Scientific Visualization, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, R Programming, Python Programming
★ 4 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles
★ 4.8 (44) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps
★ 4.5 (160) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics
★ 4.7 (71) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Cloud Computing Architecture, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Cloud Computing, Firewall, Virtual Networking, Mobile Security, Network Infrastructure, USB, Computer Networking, Cloud Services, Software Installation, Network Support, Microarchitecture, IT Infrastructure, System Configuration, Data Storage, Information Technology
★ 4.5 (93) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Vulnerability, Case Studies
★ 4.9 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Learning Strategies
★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks