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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 Michigan

    Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Requirements, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Decision Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    ★ 4.7 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Model Optimization, Serverless Computing, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Development, Development Testing, Mobile Development Tools, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Application Development, Cloud Platforms, Web Analytics and SEO, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Cloud-Based Integration, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.2 (51) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Linux

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Beginner · 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

    ★ 3.7 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Intro to TensorFlow en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Model Optimization, Model Training, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.5 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Process Optimization, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Metric, Simulation and Simulation Software, Waste Minimization, Automation

    ★ 4.7 (103) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Blueprinting, Technical Drawing, Computer-Aided Design, Plot (Graphics)

    ★ 4.3 (70) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.2 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Algebra

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business Case Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Business Reporting, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities in C/C++Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, C and C++, Linux Administration, Verification And Validation, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Linux, Security Controls, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix, User Accounts, Data Validation, File I/O, Cryptography, File Systems, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation: University of Michigan
  • IoT Communications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI: Google Cloud
  • C Programming: Modular Programming and Memory Management - 3: Dartmouth College
  • Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python: Arizona State University
  • Intro to TensorFlow en Español: Google Cloud
  • Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • AutoCAD for beginners: Drafting blueprints and schematics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization: Johns Hopkins University

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