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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


  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Stress Management, Liberal Arts, English Language, Literacy, Language Learning, Social Studies, Economics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Business Management, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

    ★ 4.3 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Multicore and GPGPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Distributed Computing, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Algorithms, OS Process Management, Program Development, Scalability, Data Sharing, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Differential Equations for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Vibrations, Algebra, Electrical Engineering, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Django for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Ajax, jQuery, Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JSON, HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Javascript, SQL, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Applications in Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Practices

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Economics, Supply And Demand, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, General Finance, Economic Development, Business Economics, Market Data, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Fiscal Management, Social Sciences, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Public Policies, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.9 (726) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Cloud Computing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Distributed Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Capacity Management, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Software As A Service, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Programming with Python and Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matplotlib, Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Pandas (Python Package), Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Application Development, Data Visualization, Data Structures, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.5 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Version Control, Program Development, Software Development, Application Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Software Design Documents, CI/CD, Software Design, DevOps, Unified Modeling Language, GitHub, Debugging, Containerization, Systems Design, Docker (Software), Code Review, Software Documentation, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn English: Tsinghua University
  • Multicore and GPGPU Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
  • Differential Equations for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Django for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Applications in Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Economics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Programming with Python and Java: University of Pennsylvania

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