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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Browser Compatibility, User Experience Design, Requirements Analysis, Client Services, Javascript
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Anthropic
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Anthropic Claude, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Methods, User Interface (UI)
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Data Integration, Metadata Management, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Taxonomy, Business Priorities, Data Pipelines, Sprint Retrospectives, Process Improvement, Sprint Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Risk Analysis, Operations, Generative AI, AI Security, Environment Health And Safety, Customer experience improvement, Social Sciences, Governance, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, DevOps, Microservices, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Virtualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Application Performance Management, Image Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Animations, File Management, Graphics Software, Embeddings, Classification Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Science
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, AI Security, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months