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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Security, Regression Analysis, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, AI Workflows, Model Deployment, Classification Algorithms, Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiography, Patient Communication, Radiology, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, SQL, Databases, Dashboard, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months