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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Generative AI, Financial Statement Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Project Schedules, Sampling (Statistics), Failure Analysis, Data Ethics, Goal Setting, Database Design, Data Visualization
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Sustainable Business, Culture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Oral Expression, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Social Sciences, Language Learning, Environment, Literacy, Corporate Sustainability, Sociology, Community Development, Language Competency, Psychology, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Data Mapping, Predictive Analytics, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Management Framework, Finance, Investments, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Analysis, Analytics, Market Analysis, Application Frameworks
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Data Storytelling, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Portfolio Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Stress Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Personal Development, Team Motivation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Collaboration, Stress First Aid, Crisis Management, Management Training And Development, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, People Management, Adaptability, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness, Health Care Administration, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Personal Integrity, Influencing, Health Administration, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Stress First Aid, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, Public Safety and National Security, Mitigation, Medical Emergency, First Aid, Fire And Life Safety, Resilience, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Injury Prevention, Family Support, Triage, Disabilities, Risk Analysis, Family Planning, Composure
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Scripting, UI Components, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Performance Tuning, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Video Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Model Optimization, Virtual Reality, Event-Driven Programming, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, R Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Interviewing Skills, Recognizing Others, Verbal Strategic Communication, Language Competency, Social Impact, Design, Spatial Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Constructive Feedback, Team Collaboration, Goal Setting, People Development, Empathy, Coaching, Business Communication, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months