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: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Prototyping, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · 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

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Wireless Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Chemistry, Physics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Preprocessing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Development, Cloud Hosting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours