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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


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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 537 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Security Requirements Analysis, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, Risking

    4.5 stars, 857 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (857) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Debugging, Relational Databases, Secure Coding, Cloud Deployment, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Scalability, Graph Theory, Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures

    4.6 stars, 402 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (402) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Mobile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Cross Platform Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Javascript, Application Development, Application Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, React.js, UI Components

    4.7 stars, 608 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Linear Algebra

    4.8 stars, 851 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 609 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 762 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, Biotechnology, Environment and Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts

    4.5 stars, 405 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (405) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Governance, Public Administration, Diplomacy, Community Development, Coordination

    4.8 stars, 965 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Nutrition Education, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Exercise Science, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Gerontology

    4.7 stars, 490 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (490) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

    Skills you'll gain: Taxonomy, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.4 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (660) · Intermediate · 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

  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
  • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Microsoft Back-End Developer: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Mobile Development: Meta
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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