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.

Xi'an Jiaotong University
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Stored Procedure, Query Languages, Software Installation, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Resilience, Relationship Building, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R (Software), Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management, File Management, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Brainstorming, Peer Review, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Creativity, Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, FinTech, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Deep Learning, Data Modeling, R Programming, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Financial Market
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months