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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


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    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    844 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Mobile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Cross Platform Development, Web Design and Development, Javascript, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    587 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Discrete Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science

    3.3
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    201 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    543 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Hardware Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Exploit development, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Technical Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    690 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    Derivatives - Options & Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Investments, Technical Analysis, Market Dynamics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Cross Platform Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    582 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Identity and Access Management, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    809 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Literacy, Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis

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    441 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 1: 2D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animations, Scripting, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    520 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Mobile Development: Meta
  • Discrete Mathematics: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Derivatives - Options & Futures: Interactive Brokers
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft
  • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R: Johns Hopkins University

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