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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Goal Setting, Project Implementation, Project Closure
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangGraph, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Application Development, Program Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Goal Setting
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Social Impact, Adaptability, Action Oriented, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Vulnerability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Database Management, Systems Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

ISAE-SUPAERO
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physics, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Cryptography, Simulations, Physics, Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Design, Software Testing, Application Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours