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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 Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation, Quantitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Presentation, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Containerization, Tensorflow, Web Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, DevOps, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Serverless Computing, Docker (Software), GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, DevOps, Large Language Modeling, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Development Testing, Software Testing, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Prometheus (Software), Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language)

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    277 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Solar Energy System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Equipment Design, Energy and Utilities, Electronic Components, Sustainable Design, System Requirements, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing, Physical Science, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    467 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Microsoft Visual Studio, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    648 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Systems with the ChatGPT API

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University
  • Rust Programming: Duke University
  • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solar Energy System Design: The State University of New York
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University

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