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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


  • I

    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Code Reusability, Application Development, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6 stars, 253 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (253) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 282 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    ESCP Business School

    Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Oil and Gas, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Resource Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    4.6 stars, 324 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Sustainability Standards, Materials science, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

    4.7 stars, 234 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programación para todos (Introducción a Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Software Installation, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Memory Management, System Configuration

    4.8 stars, 288 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (288) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), GitHub Copilot, Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Containerization, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), AI Workflows, DevOps, Hugging Face, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Cloud-Native Computing, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

    4.1 stars, 234 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (234) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Precalculus through Data and Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, R (Software), R Programming, General Mathematics, Data Modeling, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Software, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Business Mathematics, Geometry

    4.7 stars, 330 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

    4.9 stars, 343 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (343) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

    4.8 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 346 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Content Management

    4.7 stars, 375 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Microservices, DevOps, C (Programming Language)

    4.1 stars, 390 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (390) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Java Programming Fundamentals: IBM
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
  • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
  • Programación para todos (Introducción a Python): University of Michigan
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
  • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania

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