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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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainable high-end tourism

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Hospitality Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Personalized Service, Service Management, Service Improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Systems, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Sustainability Standards, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Design, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, Design Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Design Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    3.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Data Analysis with Pandas and Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Graphing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, File I/O, C++ (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Llama for Python Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Token Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Python Programming, Model Training, Open Source Technology, Model Optimization

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

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Animation and Game Design, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Application Development, Android Development, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Memory Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程資訊管理 BIM 塑模

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Architectural Engineering, Process Modeling, Autodesk, Engineering Practices, Construction, Structural Engineering, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Design Software

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, IT Security Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Threat Modeling, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Cryptographic Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Infrastructure, Exploit development, Network Model, Network Routing, Communication Systems

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Basic Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Systems Design, System Requirements, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Innovation, Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

    4.3 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Sustainable high-end tourism: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • Data Analysis with Pandas and Python: Packt
  • Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions: University of London
  • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • Core Java - Foundations: LearnKartS
  • 工程資訊管理 BIM 塑模: National Taiwan University

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