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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Debugging, General Science and Research, Document Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Analytics, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Model Optimization, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Graphing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering Tools, Education Software and Technology, Cinematography, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Ideation, Blogs, LLM Application, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electrical Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Diagram Design, Performance Testing, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Administration, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Data Store, Relational Databases, Big Data, Data Architecture, Transaction Processing, Scalability
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Access, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Storage, Unstructured Data, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months