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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Electrical Power Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Wiring, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Construction, Construction Inspection, Automation Engineering, Communication Systems, Acceptance Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Environment, Estimation, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Basic Electrical Systems, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Electronics, Technical Drawing, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Production Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Analysis, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Requirements Analysis, System Programming, Reliability, Operating Systems, Service Level

    Build toward a degree

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI Engineering and Fine-Tuning Transformers

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Model Optimization, Prompt Engineering, Model Training, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Governance, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Plan Execution, Case Studies, Program Implementation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Electrical Power Distribution: L&T EduTech
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel: IBM
  • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
  • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Engineering and Fine-Tuning Transformers: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech

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