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Material Science Courses

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.

Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Engagement, Storyboarding, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Model Optimization

    4.6 stars, 703 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (703) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Linear Regression for Business Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Workforce Development, Context Engineering, Job Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Google

    Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Logistic Regression, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Variance Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 605 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (605) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    4.9 stars, 544 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (544) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Knowledge of Apple Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Storyboarding

    4.6 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Three-Phase, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Database Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management, Secure Coding, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Network Protocols

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Software Quality Assurance, Usability Testing, User Research

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University
  • Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner: Coursera
  • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
  • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development: Meta
  • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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