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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 Pennsylvania

    The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cardiology, Pain Management, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Dental Procedures, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Hematology, Patient Treatment, Anesthesiology

    ★ 4.9 (823) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Maintainability

    ★ 4.7 (168) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    ★ 4.5 (746) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis

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

  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, Web Language, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices

    ★ 4.8 (292) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Neurology, Biology

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data Science, Data Analysis, R (Software), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.1 (62) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Middleware, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Agile Methodology, User Interface (UI) Design, Model View Controller, Databases, Database Management, Data Modeling, Ruby on Rails

    ★ 4.3 (185) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Product Design, Graphic Design

    ★ 4.5 (367) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (278) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Master Certification: Scaling Agile and the Team-of-Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Behavior-Driven Development, Agile Product Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Scalability, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Solution Delivery, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Software Testing, Virtualization, Solution Architecture, Unit Testing

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

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

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

  • The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease: University of Pennsylvania
  • C++ Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects: Codio
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food: Stanford University
  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Web Application Development: Basic Concepts: University of New Mexico
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM

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