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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Biological Engineering, Physiology, Hematology, Life Sciences, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Blood Banking
★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Real Time Data, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering
★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, PySpark, Data Import/Export, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Governance, Apache Hadoop, Dashboard, Apache Kafka, Data Store, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Data Access, Cloud API, Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning Methods
★ 4.6 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Data Literacy, Data Access, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Processing, Typography, Data Wrangling
★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Process Driven Development, Agile Project Management, Process Modeling
★ 4.7 (5.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic
★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Ancient History, Environmental Science, Mechanics
★ 4.9 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad ORT Uruguay
Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Video Game Development, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Game Design, Software Testing, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking
★ 4.8 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, NumPy, Data Dictionary, Box Plots, Python Programming
★ 4.7 (2.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Security, Vector Databases, AI Integrations, Software Development
★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Regulatory Compliance
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Nutrition and Diet, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Anatomy, Meditation & Breathwork, Mental Health, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Neurology, Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Physiology
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks