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.

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.7 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Transfer Learning, AI Integrations, Exploratory Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection
★ 4.3 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Algorithms
★ 4.4 (190) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Software Development, Automation, Cloud Computing, Debugging
★ 4.6 (117) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Science and Research, Report Writing, Research Reports, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies
★ 4.8 (165) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Model Optimization, Market Dynamics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 3.6 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Linear Algebra, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science
★ 4.5 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), z/OS, Mainframe Computing, IBM DB2, Debugging, Mainframe Technologies, Middleware, Job Control Language (JCL), Software Development, Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Maintainability, Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere MQ, Development Environment, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Modeling
★ 4.6 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation
★ 4.3 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry
★ 4.2 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing
★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dependency Analysis
★ 4.5 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months