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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Image Analysis, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Numerical Analysis, Systems Analysis, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    812 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Brute-force attacks, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, UI Components, Experience Design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Persona (User Experience), Style Guides, Cross Platform Development, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    790 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Model Training, Tidyverse (R Package)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    371 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Leaflet (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Box Plots, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    287 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Knowledge Transfer, Intellectual Property, Technology Strategies, Commercialization, New Product Development, Innovation, Plan Execution, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    742 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Motion Arguments, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    279 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Signal Processing: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
  • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Data Visualization with R: IBM
  • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transferencia tecnológica: De la investigación al mercado.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University

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