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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, Embeddings, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Random Forest Algorithm, Bayesian Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, System Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Data Storage, Job Control Language (JCL)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Scripting, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, Continuous Monitoring, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Mapping
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Interactive Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Data Engineering, Linux
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Scenario Testing, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Data Modeling, Analytics, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Technologies, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks