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 Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Creative Problem-Solving, Quick Learning, Problem Solving, Innovation, Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Workflow Management, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Adaptability, Needs Assessment, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Prototyping, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, Simulations, Personal protective equipment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, High Voltage, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Physics, Equipment Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Spatial Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Business Requirements, Prototyping, User Requirements Documents, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, Information Architecture, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks