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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Configuration Management, Dependency Analysis

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Community Health, Environment, Public Health

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.1 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Statistical Software, Data Science, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Deployment

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 3.3 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Performance Testing, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Unified Modeling Language, Functional Specification, Requirements Analysis, System Requirements, Technical Documentation, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Wrangling, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Data Collection, Applied Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Pipelines, Research, Supervised Learning, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    ★ 3.8 (26) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Product Automation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Validation

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Linear Regression: Illinois Tech
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español: Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning and NLP Basics: Edureka
  • Learn Python: Scrimba
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SRS Documents: Requirements and Diagrammatic Notations: University of Colorado System
  • Data Science at Scale - Capstone Project: University of Washington

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