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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Network Model, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, Automation, Real-Time Operating Systems, Differential Equations, Safety Assurance, Verification And Validation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronic Components, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, SAS (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Respiration, Anatomy, Urology, Cardiology, Urinalysis, Patient Evaluation, Immunology, Hematology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Capillary, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Biology, Lifelong Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Materials science, Reliability, Electrical Safety, Environmental Issue, System Requirements, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months