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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Design, Performance Metric, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Research, Technical Writing, Learning Management Systems, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Data Mining, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Robotics, Business Logic, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Informed Consent, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Studies, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Qualitative Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks