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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

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    ★ 4.8 (7.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Cloud Applications

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Test Tools, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Jetting and Stereolithography

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

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

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (92) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Integral Calculus, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Bioinformatics, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File I/O, Data Processing, Software Documentation, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Software Testing, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Memory Management, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Theoretical Computer Science

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Synapses, Neurons and Brains

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, Artificial Neural Networks, Life Sciences, Neurology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Network Model, Simulations, Anatomy, Healthcare Ethics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (10K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Generative AI for Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
  • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
  • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Synapses, Neurons and Brains : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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