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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


  • N

    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, OAuth, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Data Persistence, Server Side, Javascript

    ★ 3.6 (115) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique de Newton

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mechanics, Scientific Methods, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Vibrations, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.6 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphical Tools, Code Reusability

    ★ 3.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Application Development

    ★ 4.6 (160) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CertNexus

    Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Model Training, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Software, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.4 (124) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Pump Stations, Electronics, Physics, Sustainable Technologies, Equipment Design, Materials science, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Investigation, Probability & Statistics, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Adjudication, Legal Risk, Laboratory Procedures, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings

    ★ 4.4 (151) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Airtable

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Real Time Data, Timelines, Kanban Principles, Database Software, Data Integration, Project Management, Database Design, Scheduling, Data Sharing, Leadership, Problem Solving

    ★ 3.9 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangGraph, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Agentic Workflows, Hugging Face, OpenAI, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, AI Integrations, Application Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (125) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, System Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File I/O, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Program Development, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (27) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    高级数据结构与算法

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Memory Management, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Database Management Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Access, Performance Tuning, File Management

    ★ 4.3 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
  • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Get Started with Airtable: Coursera
  • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt

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