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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Comfort in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Land Management, HVAC, Building Codes, Sustainable Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Life Sciences, Simulations, Vibrations, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    ★ 4.8 (82) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Microsoft

    AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Prompt Patterns, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Token Optimization, Persona (User Experience), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Test Case

    ★ 3.3 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Programming for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Data Structures, Data Science

    ★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Visionary, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Open Mindset, Environmental Issue, Adaptability, Resilience

    ★ 4.1 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Science and Research, Physics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Computer Science, AI literacy, Psychology, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Ancient History

    ★ 4.7 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Amazon

    Generative AI in Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Software Development Tools, AI literacy, Business Transformation, LLM Application, Program Development, AI Integrations, Operational Efficiency, Responsible AI, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, R (Software), Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Sampling (Statistics), Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Medical Privacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Design and Development, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Node.JS, Application Deployment, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Javascript

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 2D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications

    ★ 4.9 (77) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Comfort in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • 天文探秘: Nanjing University
  • AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry: Microsoft
  • Programming for Data Science: University of Leeds
  • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
  • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
  • Generative AI in Software Development: Amazon
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds
  • Population Health: Responsible Data Analysis: Universiteit Leiden
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder

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