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: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analysis, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

STARWEAVER
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Engineering Practices, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, Data Integration, Data Manipulation
★ 4.1 (58) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Research, Biology
★ 4.8 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Integrations, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence
★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Creativity, AI powered creativity, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
★ 4.7 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, General Science and Research
★ 4.8 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics
★ 3.7 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Laboratory Experience, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies, Experimentation, Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation
★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON
★ 4.4 (68) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, z/OS, Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Test Tools, Mainframe Computing, Mainframe Technologies, Computer Programming Tools, File I/O
★ 4.4 (133) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months