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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


  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Metrics, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Business Solutions

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

    ā˜… 4.5 (326) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (369) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Data Cleansing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Test Data, Machine Learning

    4.4 stars, 398 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ā˜… 4.4 (398) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Ɖ

    Ɖcole Polytechnique

    Wind resources for renewable energies

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Hydraulics, Physical Science, Estimation, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis

    3.6 stars, 130 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 3.6 (130) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Photovoltaic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Electronics, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Manufacturing Processes, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 161 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.6 (161) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (87) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (233) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Personal Development, Time Management, Calendar Management, Automation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows

    4.4 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (198) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Campus BBVA

    El ABC de la sostenibilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Equity

    4.8 stars, 362 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (362) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management

    4.7 stars, 224 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (224) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Image Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Multimodal Prompts, Email Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Cooking

    4.8 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (250) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Rust Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Test Case, Memory Management, Software Testing, Data Structures, GitHub, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, System Programming

    4 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4 (250) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications:Ā Amazon Web Services
  • Evolución:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT:Ā Coursera
  • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
  • Photovoltaic Systems:Ā Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology:Ā University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam:Ā Microsoft
  • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity:Ā Coursera
  • El ABC de la sostenibilidad:Ā Campus BBVA
  • Java Class Library:Ā LearnQuest

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