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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Code Review, Product Family Engineering, Software Systems, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Software Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Image Quality, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Strategic Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Adaptability, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Detail Oriented
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months