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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    124K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Stakeholder Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Expectation Management, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Data Presentation, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    95K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    492 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Data Store, File Management, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    G

    Google

    Google Advanced Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Feature Engineering, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Tableau Software, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Presence, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Database Design, Ggplot2, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Statistical Visualization, Data Collection, Interactive Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    766 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Jupyter, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Hemodynamics, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    736 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
  • Google Advanced Data Analytics: Google
  • IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R: IBM
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google

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