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.

Stanford Online
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Case Studies, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Unit Testing, Ajax, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Web Components, Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, UI Components
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Brainstorming, AI powered creativity, Email Automation, Ideation, Timelines, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Large Language Modeling, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Problem Solving, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Liberal Arts, Personal Development, Design Elements And Principles, Social Impact, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Heriot-Watt University
Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Management, Database Software, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Theory, Software Engineering, Database Development, Java Programming, Requirements Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Database Architecture and Administration, Statistical Methods, NoSQL, Computational Logic, Software Design, Data Structures, Algorithms, Administration, Computer Science, Performance Measurement
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Accident Prevention, Cultural Diversity, Water Resource Management, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Respiration, Life Sciences, Physiology, World History
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Jupyter, File I/O, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Cryptography, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, European History, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks