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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 California San Diego

    Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Cleansing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: File Management for Devops

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Image Analysis, Electronics, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Laboratory Equipment, Production Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Electronics Engineering, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Improving Your Statistical Questions

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Sample Size Determination, Simulations, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Data Synthesis, Probability & Statistics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Become a JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, JSON, Program Development, Web Development, Angular, Web Applications, Vue.JS, Data Import/Export, Application Development, Mobile Development, Debugging, Code Reusability, React.js, Server Side, Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Excel Formulas

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Systems, File Management, Data Store, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design Thinking and Predictive Analytics for Data Products: University of California San Diego
  • Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2: University of Florida
  • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Linux: File Management for Devops: Coursera
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Improving Your Statistical Questions: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Data Cleaning in Excel: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera

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