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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 Colorado System

    Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Digital Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Application, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, SQL, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, MySQL, Statistical Analysis, Database Theory, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    走进天文学

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Mechanics, Ancient History, electromagnetics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    237 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming in C

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Memory Management, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, Numerical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Engineering, Request for Proposal, Project Coordination, Engineering Design Process, Design Specifications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Acing the Product Management Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Branding, Workforce Development, Amazon Web Services, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Science, Data Ethics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Microsoft SQL Servers, Performance Tuning, Data Pipelines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Quality, Responsible AI, Apache Spark, SQL, Generative AI, Data Governance, Quality Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Safety Assurance, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Decision Support Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, AI literacy, Data Presentation, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Research Design, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Data Processing, Technical Communication, Predictive Modeling, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Plant Operations and Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cryptographic Hash and Integrity Protection: University of Colorado System
  • Data Analytics and Big Data: Illinois Tech
  • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
  • Programming in C: University of Michigan
  • Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Acing the Product Management Interview: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Smarter Data Pipelines: SQL, Spark, Kafka & GenAI: Coursera
  • Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan

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