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.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Laboratory Reports, Technical Writing, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Components, Database Management, Software Development Tools, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Testing, NoSQL, Web Servers, Application Frameworks, Application Security, Authentications, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Semantic Web, Authorization (Computing)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Pipelines, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Software Visualization, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Mockups, Eclipse (Software), Test Script Development, Test Data, Development Testing, Test Automation, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Testability, Java
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Virtualization, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Microservices, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Development, Database Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Scalability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Communication Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration, Development Environment, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months