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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Vector Databases, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, MySQL, Data Import/Export
★ 3.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, JSON, Statistical Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (31) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Postman API Platform, Continuous Deployment
★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.6 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Python Programming, Jupyter, GitHub
★ 3.4 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Data Store, Object Oriented Design, Database Management, Data Access, Program Development, Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Modeling
★ 4.6 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Diagram Design, Scripting Languages, Software Visualization, Program Development, Python Programming, Software Design, Data Management, Computer Programming, Software Engineering
★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Vulnerability Assessments
★ 4.8 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Process, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Analysis, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management
★ 4.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Business Leadership, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Product Lifecycle Management
★ 4.7 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Diagnostic Tests
★ 4.6 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months