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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Code Review, Real Time Data, Performance Testing, Linux, Performance Tuning, Computer Vision, Debugging
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Expense Management, Application Development, Database Application, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Chart.js, Python Programming, Data Modeling, Data Security, GitHub, Javascript, Git (Version Control System)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Forecasting, Emerging Technologies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, DevOps, Version Control, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Software Development, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering, Text Mining
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Scala Programming, Build Tools, Software Development, Software Installation, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Production Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Test Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Workflow Management, Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Process Design, Knowledge Transfer, Process Optimization, Team Oriented, Learning Strategies, Smart Goals, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Configuration Management, Dashboard, Resource Management, System Configuration
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months