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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Asset Protection, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 746 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Columbia University

    MOS Transistors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Model Evaluation, Engineering Calculations

    4.6 stars, 154 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Embeddings, Document Management, Fine-tuning, User Interface (UI)

    4.8 stars, 270 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (270) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 221 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Computing (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Program Development, Python Programming, Computer Science, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 365 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (365) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics

    4.7 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 319 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Presentations, Data Presentation, Statistics, Statistical Reporting, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Technical Communication, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 443 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (443) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Microsoft Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

    4.6 stars, 377 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.4 stars, 300 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6 stars, 334 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Ancient History, Verification And Validation

    4.9 stars, 247 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
  • Project: Generative AI Applications with RAG and LangChain: IBM
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
  • Principles of Computing (Part 2): Rice University
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone: Rice University
  • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
  • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam

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