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.

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Session Initiation Protocols, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Environmental Resource Management, Culture, World History, Architecture and Construction, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Information Systems Security, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Encryption
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Disabilities, Traffic Flow Optimization, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Electronic Hardware, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Maintainability, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Expense Reports, Image Analysis, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Project Controls, Social Media Content, Artificial Intelligence, Photography, Prompt Engineering, Cooking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks