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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 Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Functional Specification, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.3 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Google Gemini, Gemini, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Google Workspace, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Collaboration

    ★ 4.8 (231) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Graphical Tools, Estimation

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization

    ★ 4.6 (162) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Rstudio

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Installation, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Statistical Programming

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Cloud-Based Integration, Transact-SQL, Data Integration, Cloud Storage, File Management

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAS

    Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, SAS (Software), Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Debugging

    ★ 4.8 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Prototyping, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Design Software, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.6 (118) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Drawings, System Requirements, Hazard Communication (HazCom)

    ★ 4.6 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology

    ★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity, User Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Kinesiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, UI/UX Research, User Research, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Display Devices, Exercise Science, Accident Prevention, Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling

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

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

  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Líder de IA generativa (Generative AI Leader): Google Cloud
  • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots : Northwestern University
  • Support Vector Machines in Python, From Start to Finish: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Rstudio: Coursera
  • Azure Synapse SQL Pool - Implement Polybase: Coursera
  • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam : SAS
  • Design and Develop a Website using Figma and CSS: Coursera
  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control: Rice University

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