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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Materials science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Support and Services, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, K-12 pedagogy, Social Studies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, PostgreSQL, Scalability, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Application Security, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Creativity
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Performance Testing, Scalability, Microservices, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Application Development, Prototyping, Predictive Modeling, Big Data
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Sample Size Determination, Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Environmental Science, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months