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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Teaching, Social Impact, Lifelong Learning, Pedagogy, Sustainability Standards, Complex Problem Solving, Visionary, Action Oriented, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, General Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, UI Components, Animations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Application Security, Web Development Tools, React Redux, Encryption, User Experience Design, Key Management, Application Design, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Development, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Legal Technology, Vulnerability Assessments, Frontend Integration, Data Security, Program Development
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Design, Business Intelligence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Story, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Animations, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Simulations
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, Program Development, Development Environment, Python Programming, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, JSON, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Database Development, Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Database Management, Application Development, Mobile Development, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Application Development, Code Review, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months