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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 Washington

    Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, R Programming, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Inference, Social Network Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistics, Graph Theory, Classification Algorithms, Network Analysis, Big Data

    4.1 stars, 325 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (325) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Text Mining, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Information Privacy

    4.3 stars, 326 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Servers

    4.6 stars, 507 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Design, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, Scenario Testing

    4.7 stars, 304 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, Security Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Waterfall Methodology

    4.6 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations, Contract Management, Governance

    4.8 stars, 564 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 326 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Workspace Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, Google Workspace, Information Management, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Records Management, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Email Security, System Configuration

    4.8 stars, 673 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (673) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Economics, Culture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Integrations, Social Studies, Intellectual Property

    4.7 stars, 356 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 480 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI Agents: Transform Your Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering Tools, Agentic systems, Strategic Planning, LLM Application, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Strategy, Tool Calling, Innovation, Organizational Change

    4.7 stars, 489 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    4.5 stars, 502 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Practical Predictive Analytics: Models and Methods: University of Washington
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
  • Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development: University of Colorado System
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Google Workspace Data Governance: Google Cloud
  • Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact: University of Michigan
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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