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.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Data Storage
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Commercialization, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, Sales Strategy, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Graphing, Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Histogram, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks