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.

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Science and Research, Data Collection, Focus Group, Research, Market Research, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Interviewing Skills, Probability & Statistics, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Taxonomy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Social Studies, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Digital Transformation, Predictive Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Big Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Test Automation, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Case Studies, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Systems Thinking, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Research Design, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Neurology, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing and Production, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Digital Transformation, Systems Architecture, Digital Signal Processing, Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks