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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Research, Design Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design, User Centered Design, Technical Communication, Wireframing, Storyboarding, Persona Development, Requirements Analysis, Adobe Photoshop
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Ancient History, Adaptability, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Data Warehousing, Supervised Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Machine Learning, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Dataflow, Storytelling, Game Design, Storyboarding, Scripting, Solution Design, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Coordination
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Databases, Data Persistence, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Systems Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Climate Change Adaptation, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, AI Workflows, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, System Configuration, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Computer Science
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours