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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.


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    University of London

    Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Control Systems, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Wiring Diagram, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Low Voltage, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Power Electronics, Graph Theory, Differential Equations

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    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Fundamentals of Analytics on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Analytics, Data Storage, Amazon Web Services, Machine Learning, Data Strategy

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Data Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Plotly, Matplotlib, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Seaborn, Tableau Software, Scatter Plots, Heat Maps, Histogram, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Cloud Applications, Business Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    NIIT

    Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Python Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Cloud Deployment, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Code Review, Program Development, Software Development, Software Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Data Visualization Software, Looker (Software), Technical Communication, Power BI, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
  • Industrial Power Systems Analysis and Stability: L&T EduTech
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Analytics on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera
  • Data Visualization with Python: Duke University
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft

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