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.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Research
★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development
★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Computer Architecture, Debugging
★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation
★ 4.7 (32K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Structural Engineering, Mechanics, Integral Calculus
★ 4.6 (564) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Literacy, Query Languages, Database Management, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Descriptive Analytics
★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (45K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Sustainable Design, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Structural Analysis
★ 4.6 (786) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation
★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Jupyter, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking
★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability, Video Game Development, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Computer Science, Computer Programming
★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Learning Theory, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Adaptability
★ 4.8 (93K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks