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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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Analysis, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Versioning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Program Development

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Ceramics and Composites

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.4 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductors

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Development, Database Application, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Ideation, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Experimentation, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.5 (4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Computational Thinking, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Problem Solving, Game Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Data Structures, Python Programming, Video Game Development, Algorithms, Application Development, Computer Science, Functional Testing, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Cloud-Native Computing, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Continuous Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Delivery, Performance Metric, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Culture Transformation, Microservices, Organizational Development

    ★ 4.8 (4.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Business Correspondence, Brainstorming, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Marketing Budgets, Business Communication, Business Planning, Communication, Marketing

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Human Resources Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Employee Relations, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Employee Training, Dashboard, Business Metrics, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Employee Retention, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Talent Recruitment, Mental Health

    ★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: Macquarie University
  • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
  • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
  • Phase Diagrams: Arizona State University
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
  • More Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to DevOps: IBM
  • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University

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