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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Forecasting, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Wrangling, Geographic Information Systems, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Kubernetes, Dashboard Creation, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Social Impact, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Behavior Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Store, Databricks, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy, Data Security

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting in SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Financing and Initiating Major Engineering Projects: University of Leeds
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Quantum Mechanics for Engineers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder

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