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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Health Assessment, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Data Sharing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    801 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Business Priorities, People Development, Talent Management, Prioritization, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Management Training And Development, Strategic Prioritization, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Human Capital, Leadership, Team Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    631 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    610 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    805 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    775 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Data Visualization with R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Rmarkdown, Shiny (R Package), Plot (Graphics), Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Leaflet (Software), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, R (Software), R Programming, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Box Plots, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Science, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, AI powered creativity, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Generative AI Agents, Software Development, Generative AI, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Model Optimization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    673 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Network Architecture, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    848 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development with Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design Documents, Peer Review, Cross Platform Development, Animation and Game Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, Software Documentation, User Experience Design, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    659 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Major Engineering Project Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Portfolio Management, Timelines, Case Studies, Research, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Epidemiology for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • ¿Qué hacen los buenos directivos? Prioridades de la Alta Dirección: IESE Business School
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Visualization with R: IBM
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta

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