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.

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Encryption, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Social Sciences, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Probability, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computer Graphics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Pseudocode, Command-Line Interface, Algorithms, File Systems, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Interviewing Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Collaboration, Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Sports Medicine, Performance Analysis, Meal Planning And Preparation, Data Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Adaptability, Athletic Training, AI Personalization, Communication, Real Time Data, Environmental Science, Technology Solutions, Health Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks