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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

    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Statistical Methods, Analysis

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Codio

    Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Documentation, Java Programming, Java, Technical Documentation, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Science

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Essential Mathematics for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Algorithms, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, General Mathematics, Graphing, Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Principles, Business Mathematics, Business Logic, Algebra, Problem Solving

    3.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.9 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, Web Presence, Software Documentation

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    The Diversity of Exoplanets

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Spreadsheet Software, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis, Cultural Diversity

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Data Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Making, Data Collection

    4.4 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Professional Development

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Sistemas difusos

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Computational Logic, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Systems Design, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Mathematics, System Design and Implementation, Programming Principles, Machine Learning Algorithms, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic

    5 stars, 48 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (48) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Command-Line Interface

    4.2 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Productividad Empresarial con IA: ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Creation

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication

    4.3 stars, 47 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (47) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Java Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Essential Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • The Diversity of Exoplanets: University of Geneva
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • Introdução à Ciência e Engenharia de Dados: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Sistemas difusos: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Front-End Developer: LearnQuest

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