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.

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, System Configuration, Database Management, General Networking, Network Security
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, File I/O, Data Structures, Animations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Traffic Flow Optimization, Construction, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Rmarkdown, Tidyverse (R Package), Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Prioritization, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Software Architecture, UI Components, Data Modeling, Database Development, Development Environment, Data Validation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Software Installation, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Virtual Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Construction, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis Software, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Database Design, Query Languages, Algorithms, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months