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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 937 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (937) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Probability, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8 stars, 801 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (801) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Statistical Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Probability Distribution, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Generative Model Architectures

    4.5 stars, 741 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (741) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Model, Database Design, Big Data, Graphing, Apache Spark, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Store, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

    4.3 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Environment and Resource Management, Spatial Data Analysis, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 742 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, UI Components, Conceptual Design

    4.7 stars, 668 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (668) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Model Training, Machine Learning, Derivatives, Tensorflow

    3.7 stars, 824 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.7 (824) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

    4.7 stars, 842 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition Education, Goal Setting, Behavioral Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Smart Goals, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Exercise Science, Chronic Diseases, Self-Awareness

    4 stars, 578 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (578) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Unix Shell, User Provisioning, System Monitoring, Shell Script, Operating Systems, System Software, Patch Management, Software Installation, OS Process Management

    4.5 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Clinical Research Ethics, Database Design, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    4.4 stars, 502 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (502) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Test Automation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Tools, Test Case, Software Testing

    4.6 stars, 732 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (732) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Text Mining and Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
  • Game Design and Development with Unity: Michigan State University
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • State Estimation and Localization for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan: Case Western Reserve University
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation

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