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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Problem Solving, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Cloud Security, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Apache Hadoop, Product Lifecycle Management, AI Enablement, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Process, Process Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Tableau Software, Data Science, Machine Learning, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming
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Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Other Programming Languages, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Query Languages, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Research Design, Community Health, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Chronic Diseases
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months