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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Software Development Methodologies, Scalability, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Team Management, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Backlogs
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Single Sign-On (SSO), Computer Networking, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Public Key Infrastructure
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Color Matching, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Design Software, Content Creation, Creative Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Chemical Engineering, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Probability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Persistence, Communication, Positive Behavior Support, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Planning, Graphic Design, Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Collaboration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Conflict Management, Motivational Skills, Organizational Structure, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Agile Methodology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Alteryx, Data Quality, Microsoft Excel, Data Integrity, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Loss Prevention, Anomaly Detection
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours