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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Displays, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Display Devices, Scalability, Data Validation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Software Installation, Web Development, Software Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Generative AI, Collaborative Software, Anthropic Claude, Innovation, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Application Design, Video Production, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), ChatGPT, Authentications, Generative AI Agents, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, OpenAI API, Databases, Web Applications, Secure Coding, Command-Line Interface, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, API Testing, Key Management, Restful API, Development Environment, Unit Testing, Maintainability
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, User Experience Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scenario Testing, Brute-force attacks, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Cryptography, File Management, Microsoft Windows, Scripting, Virtual Machines
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Software Testing, Test Case, .NET Framework, CI/CD, Test Script Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Testability, Test Data, Test Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Data Quality, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Technical Design, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Root Cause Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Treatment Planning, Personalized Service, A/B Testing, Machine Learning, Online Advertising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months