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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

    University of London

    Working with Objects in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Data, Algorithms, Verification And Validation, Statistical Programming, Development Testing, Data Structures, Transaction Processing

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

    4.8 stars, 43 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Application Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design, Algorithms, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Model View Controller

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing iOS apps with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Store, Development Testing, AI Personalization, Wireframing, Data Modeling, User Story, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Embedded Software, C and C++, C (Programming Language), Linux, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Build Tools, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Application Development, Make.com, Computer Programming

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    信息社会的机遇和挑战

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Learning Strategies, World History, Personal Development, Sociology, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Trend Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Digital Transformation, Information Technology, Data Storage

    4.5 stars, 60 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Construction, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Java, API Design, Java Programming, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js

    3.7 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Vision, Laboratory Experience, Simulations, Image Analysis, Robotics, Experimentation, Matlab, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Automation, Model Evaluation, Data Validation

    4.5 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting: Dates, Classes and Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Data Modeling, Data Structures, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Diagram Design, Scripting Languages, Software Visualization, Program Development, Python Programming, Software Design, Data Management, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.9 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Working with Objects in C++: University of London
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Application Programming Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
  • Developing iOS apps with Swift: IBM
  • C Programming: Using Linux Tools and Libraries - 7: Dartmouth College
  • 信息社会的机遇和挑战: University of Science and Technology of China
  • Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures: Dartmouth College
  • Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot: Board Infinity
  • Modelling and simulation of mechanical systems: Università di Napoli Federico II

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