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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Research and Design, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Authentications
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, File Systems, Programming Principles, Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Vue.JS, Relational Databases, SQL, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Production Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Quality Management, Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Water Quality, Microbiology, Chemistry, Process Control, Cost Control, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Chemistry, Product Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Tensorflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Store, Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months