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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

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    460 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Data Store, NoSQL, Apache Cassandra, Cloud Computing, Systems Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Theory, Algorithms, Scalability, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Data Literacy, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Science and Research, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Forecasting, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development with Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Mobile Development Tools, Persistence

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    NVIDIA

    AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Management, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, AI Workflows, Devops Tools, Data Infrastructure, AI literacy, Deep Learning, Information Technology Operations, Machine Learning, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    490 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    709 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, AI powered creativity, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Search Engine Optimization, Storytelling, Performance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Database Management, Spatial Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Database Development, Land Management, Data Store, Environmental Science, Database Management Systems, Data Capture, Data Manipulation, Data Storage

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    288 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Distributed Computing, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Medical Terminology II

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Respiratory Care, Respiration, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Giving Helpful Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Staff Management, Behavioral Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London
  • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
  • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
  • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals: NVIDIA
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI-Powered Content Marketing and Strategy: Adobe
  • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques: DeepLearning.AI

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