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: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Operations Research, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Design Strategies, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Science, Tree Maps, Encryption, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Pharmaceuticals, Applied Mathematics, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Vital Signs, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mockups, Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Application Deployment, Android (Operating System), JSON, Web Services, Prototyping, Application Design, Restful API, Application Development, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, Application Lifecycle Management, UI Components, Instagram
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Collaboration, Physical Stamina, Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Coaching, Nutrition Education, Innovation, Automation, AI Personalization, Teamwork, Performance Reporting, Technology Solutions, Data Management, Health Technology, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, AI Personalization, User Experience, User Experience Design, Usability, Figma (Design Software), User Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Storytelling, Interactive Design, Generative AI, Design Strategies, UI Components, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Adobe XD, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months