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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 Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Exploitation techniques, Data Security, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Database Development, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Electric Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Learn Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Platform, Security Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Microsoft Copilot, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Security Management, Apache Spark, Power BI, Data Integration, Data Governance, Database Development, Security Controls, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cryptography

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Applied Text Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Data Processing, Unstructured Data, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Supervised Learning

    ★ 4.2 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Peer Review, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Manufacturing and Production, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

    ★ 4.6 (7.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Data Literacy, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Exploratory Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, R (Software), Graphing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity for Everyone: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
  • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
  • Learn Microsoft Fabric: Packt
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
  • Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Applied Text Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo

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