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: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management Systems
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Visionary, Empathy, Relationship Building, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Advertising, Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Video Production, Social Justice
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), API Testing, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Behavior-Driven Development, JSON, Restful API, Apache Maven, Test Tools, Test Case, JUnit, Test Script Development, Security Testing, Test Automation, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Data, Scalability, Java Programming, Software Testing, Java
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Web Services, Maintainability, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Program Development, System Programming, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Software Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Technical Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Software Engineering, Employee Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Team Management, Meeting Facilitation, People Management, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Employee Performance Management, Program Management, Labor Compliance, Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Generative AI, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Scenario Testing, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Strategic Planning, Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks