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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Data Persistence, Application Development, Data Storage Technologies, Data Store, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Application Lifecycle Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Database Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Processes, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Testing, Health Technology, Medical Devices, Electronic Components, Performance Tuning, Network Protocols

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Theoretical Computer Science, Telecommunications, Informatics, Probability, Probability Distribution, Algorithms, Model Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    User Research and Design

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    472 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Frontend for Java Full Stack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Java, Web Components, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Programming Principles, Web Design, Maintainability, Web Development, UI Components

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Version Control, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Software, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Experience, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Application Security, Computational Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Components, Pseudocode, Microsoft Development Tools, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Architecture and Construction, Research Methodologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    410 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Information Theory: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • User Research and Design: University of Minnesota
  • Frontend for Java Full Stack Development: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis

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