• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Material Science

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


  • F

    Fudan University

    网络游戏设计与开发

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, Mobile Development, Animation and Game Design, Android Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI), Android (Operating System), Systems Design, C# (Programming Language), Conceptual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, 3D Assets, UI Components, Cross Platform Development, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.2 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Risking, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

    ★ 4.7 (209) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy Information System, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    ★ 4.6 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Conceptual Design

    ★ 4.5 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Data Management, Database Design, Data Mapping, Data Dictionary, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Integration, Health Informatics, Relational Databases, SQL, Query Languages

    ★ 4.2 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Hand Hygiene, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.8 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computational Thinking, Software Versioning, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Power, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Systems Analysis

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Orchestration, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Risking, Algorithms

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

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Program Development, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Software Testing, Other Programming Languages, Prototyping

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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Reliability

    ★ 4.9 (221) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…265266267…834

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

  • 网络游戏设计与开发: Fudan University
  • Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges: University of Michigan
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Clinical Data Models and Data Quality Assessments: University of Colorado System
  • Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Agents: From Prompts to Multi-Agent Systems: University of California, Davis

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok