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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

    Data Visualization with Tableau Project

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Requirements Analysis

    4.6 stars, 592 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (592) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Miami

    Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Biological Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, AI Integrations, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Technology, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, Production Process, Biotechnology, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Universal Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Biochemistry, Stress Management, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6 stars, 448 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (448) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis

    4.5 stars, 521 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (521) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Public Health, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Pharmacotherapy

    4.7 stars, 745 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures

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

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Email Automation, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Automation, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Report Writing, Productivity, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Reporting, Customer Support

    4.4 stars, 489 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (489) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology

    4.9 stars, 529 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (529) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Digital Publishing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 540 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Good

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Fine-tuning, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emergency Response, Climate Change Adaptation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 619 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (619) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Visualization with Tableau Project: University of California, Davis
  • Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications: University of Miami
  • Universal Theories: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Communicating Business Analytics Results: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Next-Gen Workplace Automation with GenAI: Coursera
  • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
  • Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter: Michigan State University

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