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: Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Typography
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), System Monitoring, Data Ethics, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Event Monitoring, Model Evaluation, Automation, Threat Detection, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Logistic Regression
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Construction, Hydraulics, Construction Engineering, General Construction and Construction Labor, Equipment Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Grading (Landscape), Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Safety Standards, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Production Process, Automation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Testing, API Testing, Threat Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Security, Risk Management Framework, Change Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Package and Software Management, JSON, Application Development, Server Side, Python Programming, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Simulations, NumPy
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, R Programming, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fortinet, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Berkeley
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Robotics, Sustainable Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Control Systems, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours