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.

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

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Centers
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Digital Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Trigonometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, NoSQL, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, API Design, Cloud Applications, Relational Databases, Authentications, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, Scalability, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Data Structures, Cryptographic Protocols, Algorithms, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks