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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangChain, Embeddings, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Socioeconomics, Social Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Design and Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, JSON, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Prototyping
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Project Documentation, Solution Delivery, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Cloud Development, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Automation, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Maintainability, Prototyping, Database Application
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Server Side, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks