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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI API, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Software Development Tools, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Ad Hoc Analysis, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Database Application
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Geographic Information Systems, Data Literacy, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Network Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Geospatial Mapping
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Generative AI, Technical Communication, AI Personalization, Context Management, Transfer Learning, Sampling (Statistics)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Network Security, Secure Coding, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Transaction Processing
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Organizational Skills, AI Workflows, Content Creation, Brand Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Software Visualization, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Design, Systems Development, Software Development, Business Architecture, Business Risk Management, User Centered Design, Process Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cross Platform Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Generative AI, LLM Application, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Business Ethics, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Case Studies, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Data Processing, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Database Application, Web Servers, Web Applications, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Authentications, Query Languages, Data Validation, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks