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 System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming, Animations, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cost Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Processing, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, Cloud Security, Big Data, Identity and Access Management, Data Warehousing, Cloud Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Data Structures, Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Scripting, Data Store, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Management, Software Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Unstructured Data, Go (Programming Language), Web Servers, MySQL, Web Scraping, Server Side, Kubernetes, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Linux, Database Software, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, .NET Framework, Query Languages, Databases, ASP.NET, Data Modeling, C# (Programming Language), Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Microsoft Visual Studio
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Framework, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Web Applications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Software Design Patterns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms, Game Design, Video Game Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Mobile Banking, Financial Services, Technology Strategies, Banking, Commercial Lending, Financial Regulation, Blockchain, Business Strategies, Payment Systems, Market Opportunities, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Lending, Investments, Big Data, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Digital Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Endpoint Security, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Encryption, Network Security, Authentications, Mobile Security, OSI Models, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Systems Design, Software Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design, Design Software, Scalability, Design and Product, Agile Methodology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Research, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), UI/UX Research, Product Testing, System Programming, Team Motivation, Prompt Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Web Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Release Management, React.js, Vue.JS, Code Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks