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: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Communication Systems
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Inference
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, Science and Research, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Vector Databases, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tableau Learning Partner
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Solution Delivery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Scripting, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Microbiology, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Financial Modeling, Business Process, Peer Review, Presentations, Property Management, Data Analysis, MySQL, Risk Analysis, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Analytics, SQL
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Model View Controller, Core Data (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Data Mapping, Animations, Storyboarding
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Emergency Response, Mitigation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks