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: Responsive Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, User Experience Design, User Flows, Animations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Ethics, R Programming, Surveys, Informed Consent, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Equipment decontamination, Biology, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Emotional Intelligence, Business Planning, Productivity, Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, User Research, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing, Financial Analysis, Branding, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Web Content, Usability, Javascript, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Programming Principles, Animations, Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Customer Data Management, Business Logic, Financial Data, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Real Time Data, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Application Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Big Data, Distributed Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Computing, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Traffic Flow Optimization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months