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 Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Problem Solving, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Application Design, Debugging, Problem Management, Computer Science, Functional Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Three-Phase, Electrical Equipment, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Integration Testing, Electronic Components, Torque (Physics)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Data Modeling, Databases, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Productivity Software, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Java, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Web Components, Development Environment, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months