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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Scripting, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, No-Code Development, OpenAI, LLM Application, Generative AI, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Application Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Serverless Computing, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Probability, Data Analysis, Algebra, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Statistics, Geometry, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Simulations, R Programming
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Transfer Learning, System Configuration, Deep Learning, Real Time Data, Performance Tuning, Model Deployment, Development Environment, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Microsoft Azure, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Azure Synapse Analytics, Cloud Computing, Data Preprocessing, Data Management, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Responsible AI, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Data Ethics, Machine Learning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), React.js, Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Node.JS, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Application Development, Server Side, UI Components, Javascript, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks