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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 Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

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

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Computer Literacy, General Networking, Javascript, Network Security, Computer Networking, Application Security, Computational Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.2 (1.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Learning Theory, Productivity, Quick Learning, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    ★ 4.8 (93K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Processing, Debugging, Web Scraping, File I/O, Data Store, Data Visualization, Database Software, Relational Databases, Restful API, Web Services, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, JSON, Data Presentation, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Program Development

    ★ 4.8 (280K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Ideation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, File I/O, Computational Logic, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.3 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, R (Software), Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Data Science, Data Processing, Big Data, GitHub, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (102K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Practices, Civil Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (955) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

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

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, General Science and Research, Grammar

    ★ 4.9 (9.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
  • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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