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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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    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Model Training, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Structural Analysis, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Linux Commands, Devops Tools, Unix Commands, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Software Installation, File Systems, Computer Networking, Data Persistence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    Novartis

    Introduction to Drug Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, JSON, Text Mining, Query Languages, SQL, Databases, Natural Language Processing, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Storage, Python Programming, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Proficiency

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Management, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Quantitative Formal Modeling and Worst-Case Performance Analysis

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

  • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • Introduction to Drug Hunting: Novartis
  • JSON and Natural Language Processing in PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks

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