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: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Technical Communication, Data Presentation, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Communication, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Resilience, Personal Development, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Self-Motivation, Assertiveness, Coaching, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Real Time Data, Authentications, Frontend Integration, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Serverless Computing, Application Security, Web Applications, Data Management, Data Storage, Cloud Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Science, Python Programming, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Software Installation, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Components, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Frontend Performance, Server Side, Restful API, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Microservices, Data Pipelines, Distributed Computing, Live Streaming, Network Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Software-Defined Networking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Analytics, Responsible AI, Business Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Project Implementation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks