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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    BIM Application for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Estimating, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Construction Management, Simulations, Cost Estimation

    4.7 stars, 533 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (533) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Dictionary, Data Wrangling, File I/O, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Storage, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 894 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (894) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    4.3 stars, 773 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (773) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Technical Communication, Data Strategy, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Technical Management, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Leadership, Real Estate

    4.7 stars, 1.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Initiation à la programmation (en C++)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Program Development

    4.8 stars, 460 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (460) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Research, Innovation, Discussion Facilitation

    4.7 stars, 596 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (596) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Report Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.4 stars, 479 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (479) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Data Analysis Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Histogram, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 433 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 645 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (645) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Culture, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Compassion, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Habit Formation

    4.8 stars, 622 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (622) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Data Modeling, Continuous Monitoring, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, DevOps, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Deployment, Devops Tools, Data Store, Continuous Deployment

    4 stars, 509 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (509) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Inventory Control, Business Analytics, Production Planning, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

    4.8 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (586) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • BIM Application for Engineers: National Taiwan University
  • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
  • Initiation à la programmation (en C++): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • English for Effective Business Writing: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Data Analysis Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
  • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford Online

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