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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Architectural Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Technical Drawing, Autodesk, Engineering Drawings, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Sustainable Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Land Development, Conceptual Design, Functional Design, Layout Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Works, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Spatial Analysis, Economics, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Peer Review, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Algorithms, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Python Programming, Solution Design, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 106 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Multimedia, Music

    4.2 stars, 110 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (110) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Network Protocols

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

    3.9 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Combining and Analyzing Complex Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Informed Consent

    4.2 stars, 70 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

    4.9 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (163) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Siemens PLC and TIA Portal Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, TCP/IP, Data Storage, Communication Systems, Applied Mathematics, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Display Devices, Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer Displays, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Reliability, Physics

    4.7 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • AutoCAD Architectural Design & Residential Planning: EDUCBA
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to C++ Programming: Build a Calculator: Coursera
  • Programación en Python II: aprendiendo a estructurar datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps: Johns Hopkins University
  • Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics: Yonsei University
  • Combining and Analyzing Complex Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom: Coursera

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