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 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, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graph Theory, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Development Life Cycle, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Professional Networking, Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Vibe coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design, Generative AI, Jupyter, IBM Cloud, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Science
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Machine Learning Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Data Storytelling, Algorithms, Data Presentation, Jupyter, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, IBM Cloud, Data Literacy, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), Rmarkdown, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Version Control, Data Transformation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research, Big Data, Databases, Simulations, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Agentic systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Data Mining, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Big Data, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Business Ethics, Leadership, Social Impact
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months