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: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Memory Management, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Concept Of Operations, Mechanics, Physics, Environment, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Immunology, Preventative Care, Social Sciences, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Social Network Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Linux Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Unix Commands, Shell Script, grep, Continuous Integration, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Software Development Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Test Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Testing, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Financial Data, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Presentation, Data Processing, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Applied Mathematics, Data Capture, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Product Management, Meeting Facilitation, Estimation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Test Case, Laboratory Testing, Program Development, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Design, UI/UX Strategy, Peer Review
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months