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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Corporate Communications, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Social Media Campaigns, Media Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Home Health Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Supply And Demand, Emotional Intelligence, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Sociology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, SQL, Database Management, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Operational Databases, Database Development, Query Languages, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, User Research, Surveys, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Business Research, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Data Import/Export, Query Languages, Big Data, Data Access, Data Analysis Software
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Mindfulness, Resilience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization Software, Unsupervised Learning, SQL, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Presentations, Interactive Data Visualization, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Science, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Culture Transformation, Technology Strategies, Performance Metric, Employee Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Strategy, Communication Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks