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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
    D

    Multiple educators

    Object Oriented Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Debugging, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Software Design, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Data Ethics, AI Personalization

    4.6 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Typescript/Javascript

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, AI literacy, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Debugging, TypeScript, OpenAI API, AI Enablement, Agentic systems, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI

    4.8 stars, 8.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Browser Compatibility, User Centered Design, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Webpack, HTML and CSS, Application Development, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 8.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming

    4.6 stars, 8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Build Anything with AI: No Code Required

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, No-Code Development, Generative AI Agents, Engineering Software, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 8.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents in Java with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI literacy, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, AI Enablement, Java, Java Programming, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Tool Calling, AI Integrations

    4.8 stars, 8.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Performance Stress Testing, Analysis, Solution Design, Data Processing, Bioinformatics, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 13K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Ideation, Market Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Feasibility Studies, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Testing, Customer Insights, Experimentation, Biochemistry, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7 stars, 586 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (586) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Object Oriented Programming in Java: University of California San Diego
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • AI Agents in Typescript/Javascript: Vanderbilt University
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • IBM Front-End Developer: IBM
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
  • Build Anything with AI: No Code Required: Vanderbilt University
  • AI Agents in Java with Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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