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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Cloud Development, Android Development, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Systems Design, Android (Operating System), Software Design Documents, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Android Studio, Telecommunications, Mobile Development, Digital Communications, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Development Environment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Agile Project Management, Test Driven Development (TDD), Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Lean Methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework, DevOps, Agile Software Development, Risk Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Management Reporting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model, Theoretical Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Endpoint Security, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Routers, Data Loss Prevention
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Management, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Information Technology, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, Application Deployment, Workflow Management, IBM Cloud, No-Code Development, Self Service Technologies, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Generative AI, Context Management, Operational Efficiency, WordPress
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, NumPy, Data Dictionary, Box Plots, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, R Programming, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks