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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator

    Skills you'll gain: Other Programming Languages, Program Development, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Application Development, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Science

    4.4 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Applications, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Firewall, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security

    4.6 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Civil Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, 3D Modeling, Information Management, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Más que química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Scientific Methods

    4.9 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (76) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Beginners: Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Plot (Graphics), Python Programming, Data Store, Data Storage

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Data Access, Information Architecture

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Water: an essential resource

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology, Risk Analysis

    4.9 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Optique non-linéaire

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Differential Equations, Physics

    4.7 stars, 56 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 2

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Computational Logic, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Networking in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
  • 工程資訊管理 BIM 基礎: National Taiwan University
  • Más que química: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Python for Beginners: Data Structures: Coursera
  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Android App Capstone: Meta
  • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM

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