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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Data Structures, File I/O
★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Usability Testing, Agile Project Management, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Software Development, Testability
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Management, Business Analytics, Analytics, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Information Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Databases, Organizational Structure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Access, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Storage, Organizational Effectiveness, Cloud Computing
★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Webpack, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Development Environment
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Digital Transformation
★ 4.6 (3.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Executive Presence, Communication Strategies, Composure, Verbal Strategic Communication, Creativity, Business Writing, Editing, Adaptability
★ 4.7 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science
★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Medical Science and Research, Engineering Design Process, Drug Development, Scalability
★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy
★ 4.6 (88) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture
★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Science and Research, Risk Analysis
★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks