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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Physiology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Exploratory Data Analysis, Decision Making, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Health And Wellness Coaching, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, Database Systems, MySQL, Predictive Analytics, Database Design, MongoDB, Data Modeling, Scalability, Database Management Systems
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Real-Time Operating Systems, Big Data, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, File Systems, New Product Development, Data Analysis, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Failure Analysis
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Programming Principles, Electronics, Telecommunications, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Decision Making, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks