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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Simulations, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management Framework, Financial Regulations, Financial Controls, Operational Risk, Bank Regulations, Business Continuity, Security Management, Financial Services, Market Trend, Financial Systems, Workforce Development, Banking, Blockchain

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Storytelling, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Spreadsheet Software, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    843 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Software Design, Programming Principles, Program Development, Software Documentation, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    942 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    U.S. Federal Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Tax Compliance, Property Accounting, Income Tax, Tax Management, Liquidation, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Partnership Accounting, Tax, Tax Returns, Depreciation, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Tax Laws, Real Estate Transactions, Property and Real Estate, Corporate Finance, Fixed Asset, Specialized Accounting, Benefits Administration

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    981 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    896 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction To Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Memory Management, Application Development, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Functional Design

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Gemini, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Performance Analysis, AI Enablement, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Simulation and Simulation Software, Productivity Software, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    687 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Unlock Business Insights with Microsoft Excel and Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Collection, Business Metrics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Epidemiology for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Research, Public Health, Preventative Care, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Infectious Diseases, Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Research, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Correlation Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Systems Thinking In Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Microsoft Power BI and Power Platform for Productivity: Microsoft
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introducción a Java: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • U.S. Federal Taxation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
  • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto
  • AI for Data Analysis: Google

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