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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, React.js, Usability, Software Technical Review, Web Applications, User Experience Design, Semantic Web, Data Validation, Javascript
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Report Writing, Relational Databases, Software Testing, Technical Support, File I/O
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Containerization, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Cloud Security, General Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, Responsible AI, Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, AI Security, Dimensionality Reduction, Legal Technology, Taxonomy, Cloud Platforms, Social Impact, Social Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Research Design, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Neurology, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks