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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry
★ 4.7 (209) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computational Logic, Program Development, Memory Management
★ 4.8 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics
★ 4.8 (118) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage
★ 4.6 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation
★ 4.8 (410) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering
★ 4.4 (211) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Model Optimization, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Transfer Learning, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing
★ 4.6 (549) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing
★ 4.5 (395) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation
★ 4.2 (312) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Management
★ 4.8 (297) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Chemistry, Power Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Electronic Components, Electrical Power
★ 4.7 (323) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, HR Tech, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Responsible AI, Human Resources, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Blockchain, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making
★ 4.7 (334) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks