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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


  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Software, Data Literacy, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Quality, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks

    ★ 5 (143) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, General Networking, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Spatial Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science

    ★ 4.6 (62) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Cloud Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Engineering, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Engineering Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Google Cloud Platform, Software Engineering Tools, Big Data, Software Development, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Data Pipelines, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.1 (92) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Electronic Components, Critical Thinking

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Application Security, Technical Design, Security Engineering, Software Development Methodologies, Conceptual Design, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.6 (253) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.7 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics

    ★ 4.7 (70) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Operating Systems, Service Level

    ★ 4 (122) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Robotics, Computer Hardware

    ★ 4.5 (203) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Cloud Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • Software Design as an Element of the Software Development Lifecycle: University of Colorado System
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique

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