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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

    4.2 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transfer Learning, Control Systems, Image Analysis, Robotics, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Graph Theory, Model Evaluation

    4.4 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Biology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 139 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.3 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Programming with C ++

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

    4.3 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Process Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Management, Organizational Strategy, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Processing, Advanced Analytics, Apache Maven, Statistical Modeling, Data Engineering, Text Mining, Customer Insights, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, MySQL, Apache, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Android (Operating System), Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Graphics Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Performance Tuning

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Pipe Material Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Mechanical Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Manufacturing Standards, Thermal Management, Technical Standard, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science

    4.4 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
  • AI for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics: University of Michigan
  • Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis: 28DIGITAL
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn
  • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Overview: Six Sigma and the Organization: SkillUp
  • Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark: EDUCBA
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University

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