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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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    University of Michigan

    Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Web Development Tools

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation, Network Routing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages, Scripting, Java, Java Programming, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Components

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Operations Research, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Network Model, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Google Gemini, AI literacy, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Fire and Life Safety Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Fire And Life Safety, Building Codes, Pump Stations, Schematic Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Construction, Hydraulics, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Plumbing, Equipment Design, Building Services Engineering, Building Design, Facility Management and Maintenance, Hazard Analysis, Health And Safety Standards, Engineering Drawings, Structural Engineering, System Requirements, Hazard Communication (HazCom)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), JSON, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Data Persistence, Data Store, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, UI Components, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Histogram, R (Software), Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science

    4.8
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biological Engineering, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Designing for User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Design Research, Ideation, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, User Flows, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Advanced Microsoft Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Performance Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Integration, Machine Learning Methods

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal: University of Michigan
  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
  • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
  • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Approximation Algorithms Part II: École normale supérieure
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: Board Infinity
  • Fire and Life Safety Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Tables, Data & Networking in iOS: LearnQuest
  • Calculating Descriptive Statistics in R: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer: Rice University

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