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 Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Informed Consent
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, File I/O, Data Store, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Modeling, Python Programming, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Testing, Debugging, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Apache Hadoop, Health Informatics, Deep Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Manufacturing Processes, Plant Operations and Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing Operations, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Internet Of Things, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Process Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Petroleum Industry, Engineering Practices
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks