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: Data Ethics, File Management, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Access, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Computer Vision, Student Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Product Design, Process Validation, Materials science, Design Strategies, Production Process, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Laboratory Research, Design, Experimentation, Machine Controls, Prototyping, Laboratory Equipment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Open Mindset, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Digital pedagogy, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, Design Research, Linux Commands, Unix, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, UI Components, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Application Development
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Computer Vision, Unsupervised Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, PySpark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Social Studies, Inventory Management, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Real Time Data, Data Quality, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Estimation, Engineering Calculations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months