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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

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Functional Design, Mathematical Software

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Arithmetic, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Visualization, Graphing, Descriptive Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis

    3.3 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    RAG and Agentic AI Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Multimodal Prompts, Agentic Workflows, Embeddings, JSON, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Vector Databases, Unstructured Data, System Testing

    4.4 stars, 32 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
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    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Foundations of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Software, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Data Processing, Anomaly Detection

    4.2 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, DevSecOps, Process Optimization, Devops Tools, CI/CD, GitHub, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Software Development Tools, Continuous Delivery, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Web Development Tools, Software Development, IT Automation, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    3.9 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Generative Model Architectures, Data Processing, Data Synthesis, Data Integrity, Feature Engineering, Information Privacy

    3.8 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nanophotonics and Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    3.9 stars, 27 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Marketing Materials, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering Tools, Copywriting, Driving engagement, AI Product Strategy, Drive Engagement, Marketing Design, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Promotional Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Product Planning, Campaign Planning, Writing, Campaign Management

    4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Gmail, AI Personalization, Calendar Management, Setting Appointments, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management, Automation, Customer Inquiries, Generative AI, Travel Arrangements

    4.4 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Graphing

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Programación con Python, nivel básico: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Job & Exam Aptitude Mastery: Reasoning | DI | Verbal | Quant: Board Infinity
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • RAG and Agentic AI Capstone Project: IBM
  • Foundations of Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Johns Hopkins University
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Data Processing and Optimization with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic: Coursera

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