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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 Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Control Systems, Graph Theory, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Planning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Simulations, Computer Science, Mechanics, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Virtual Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Design

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Query Languages, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Data Storage, Python Programming, Scripting

    4.6 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Gemini, Gemini, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Google Workspace, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Google Cloud Platform, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (262) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Computing Platforms, Cybersecurity, Linear Algebra, Critical Thinking, Probability & Statistics

    4.1 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon

    Full Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Services, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Spring Framework, Amazon Web Services, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

    4 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (125) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Process Analysis, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Writing, Art History, Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader): Google Cloud
  • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction: Fractal Analytics
  • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System

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