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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Timelines, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Physics

    ★ 4.7 (441) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Become a Professional React Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Routing Protocols, UI Components, Code Reusability, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Frontend Integration, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Web Frameworks, Data Management, Context Management, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.7 (263) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Modeling, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Analytics, Market Data, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Computer Science

    ★ 3.1 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estaciones del año y el clima

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Environment, Environmental Science, Geospatial Mapping, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

    ★ 4.8 (381) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    ★ 4.7 (467) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.3 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Decision Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Operations, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (350) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Model Training, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Small Data, Cloud API

    ★ 4.6 (549) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Python Programming

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning

    ★ 4.7 (170) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Bayesian Network, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
  • Python and Machine Learning for Asset Management : EDHEC Business School
  • Las estaciones del año y el clima: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists: Microsoft
  • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
  • Computer Vision Fundamentals with Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Exploratory Data Analysis With Python and Pandas: Coursera

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