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, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Graph Theory, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Debugging, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Communication
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Data Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, User Interface (UI), PostgreSQL, Web Applications, React.js, Object-Relational Mapping, TypeScript, Development Environment, Databases, User Accounts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, LinkedIn, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, 3D Modeling, Business Logic, User Experience Design, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Cryptography, Software Design Documents, Development Environment, Virtual Machines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning Software, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Postman API Platform, Flask (Web Framework), MySQL, Databases, Software Versioning, Software Development, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Software Development Tools, Transaction Processing, Web Development, Program Development, Web Applications, Node.JS, Emerging Technologies, Scalability, Javascript, Application Deployment, Computer Programming, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Risk Management, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Enterprise Modeling, Data Integrity, Data Quality
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months