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 Miami
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Technology, Prototyping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, R (Software), Data Modeling, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Model Deployment, Databases, Data Science, Data Processing, Big Data, Query Languages, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Habit Formation, Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Mindfulness, Mental and Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Strategy, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Decision Intelligence, Data Processing, Big Data, LLM Application, Information Architecture, AI literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks