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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Software Quality Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Text Mining, Database Design, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Governance, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Architecture, Plotly, Cybersecurity, Classification Algorithms, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Loans, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Java, Depreciation, Probability & Statistics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Data Mapping, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computer Science, Data Storage, Computer Architecture, Application Development, Computational Logic, Maintainability, Software Design, Database Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Program Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Interoperability, Cryptography, Scalability, Data Storage, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Algorithms, Data Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cucumber (Software), Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), JUnit, Verification And Validation, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Security Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Case, Software Development Tools, Testability, White-Box Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Performance Testing, Development Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months