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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

    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Database Systems, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    953 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Software Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    374 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Prediction and Control with Function Approximation

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Network Architecture, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    848 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Import/Export, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence Software, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Teams, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft 365, Data Modeling, Microsoft Office, Data Science

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Unilever

    Supply Chain Management and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Supply Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Resource Planning, Sustainable Business, Logistics, Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Corporate Sustainability, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Data Visualization, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    564 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    695 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Healthcare Ethics, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Hematology, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Health Disparities, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    740 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Prognosis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Risk Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    800 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Graphing, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Derivatives, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    265 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Strategic Leadership: Impact, Change, and Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Decisiveness, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Curiosity, People Development, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    687 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Precision Medicine, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Prediction and Control with Function Approximation: University of Alberta
  • Data-Driven Decisions with Power BI: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Supply Chain Management and Analytics: Unilever
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
  • Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases: Duke University
  • AI for Medical Prognosis : DeepLearning.AI
  • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder

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