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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming
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Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Problem Solving, Business Logic, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Performance Reporting, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health Technology, Load Balancing, Clinical Assessment, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration, Global Positioning Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, IT Service Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Help Desk Support, Document Management, Customer Service, Technical Support and Services, Self Service Technologies, Process Driven Development, Service Level Agreement, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Support, Incident Management, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Network Analysis, Market Analysis, Real Time Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Scalability, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainability Standards, Process Engineering, Product Development, Global Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, User Experience, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Workflow Management, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Information Architecture, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Technical Writing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI/UX Research, Online Advertising, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Software Installation, Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Architectural Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Performance Tuning, Aesthetics
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months