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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Responsible AI, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Solution Design, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Communication, Algorithms, Probability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Business Correspondence, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Threat Detection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Electronic Hardware, Programming Principles, Control Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Teaching, Creativity, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, World History, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Physics, Environmental Science, Economics, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, Functional Specification, Responsible AI, Innovation, Change Management, Market Research, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub, Code Review, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Software Documentation, AI Enablement, Computer Programming Tools, Web Development Tools, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months