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: Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI API, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Embeddings, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Design, Data Visualization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Courage, Accountability, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness, Open Mindset, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Flows, Persona Development, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Infographics, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Health Education, Geriatrics, Coaching, Motivational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Data Modeling, Scalability, Data Management, Data Strategy, Microservices, Solution Architecture, Data Governance, Software Architecture, Semantic Web, Data Integration, Information Architecture, CI/CD, Software Design, Maintainability, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Unit Testing, System Testing, Software Design Documents, Software Development, Technical Communication, Software Documentation, Mobile Development, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Innovation, Creative Design, Systems Integration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, ChatGPT, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours