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.

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Animations, Performance Tuning, Video Game Development, Data Import/Export, Game Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Instructional Design, Virtual Environment, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Storyboarding, Student Engagement, Learning Styles, Technical Writing, Human Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Online Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Caltech
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Strategies, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Design, Design Software, Functional Design, Design, Materials science, Typography, Digital Design
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Heat Maps, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Trustworthiness, Machine Learning, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Environment, Environmental Science, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Economics, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Jupyter, NumPy, Performance Tuning, Development Environment, Python Programming, Javascript, Debugging
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months