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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


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    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Tool Calling, LangGraph, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Design, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Semantic Web, Software Development

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    551 reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Solution Architecture, Software Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Enterprise Architecture, Maintainability, Scalability, Databases

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Animations, Game Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Routing, Network Model, Graph Theory, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Of Measurement, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Infographics, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Digital Marketing, Health Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Introduction to Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Modeling, Market Liquidity, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Responsive Web Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Implant Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Surgery, Dental Instruments, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiography, Patient Communication, Radiology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
  • IBM RAG and Agentic AI: IBM
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
  • Renewable Energy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to Risk Management: New York Institute of Finance

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