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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Development, Database Software, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, MySQL Workbench, Information Systems Security, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning

    4.4 stars, 462 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (462) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, Computer Systems, File Management, File I/O, Unix, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 363 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sports Performance Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Exercise Science, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Analytics, People Analytics, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 284 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (284) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    4.9 stars, 507 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Cost Reduction

    4.2 stars, 481 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (481) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    IBM

    Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Tool Calling, Hugging Face, Context Engineering, Embeddings

    4.6 stars, 240 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Advanced Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Investments, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Modeling, Estimation, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Python Programming, Risk Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.7 stars, 514 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (514) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Google Cloud Platform, Keras (Neural Network Library), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Deep Learning, AI Workflows, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud API, Feature Engineering, Model Training

    4.4 stars, 540 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (540) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Image Quality, Engineering Calculations, Systems Design, System Requirements, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, Numerical Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Image Analysis, Graphical Tools, Human Factors, Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    4.3 stars, 381 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (381) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Organizational Change, Change Management, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    4.8 stars, 617 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Treatment Planning, Oral Health, Primary Care, Infectious Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 472 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Peer Review, Public Affairs, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 259 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (259) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
  • Sports Performance Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
  • Fundamentals of AI Agents Using RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • Advanced Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
  • Natural Language Processing on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Optical Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile Leader Training: University of Colorado System

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