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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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    Coursera

    Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Risking, Model Evaluation, Mortgage Loans, Consumer Lending

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    LearnQuest

    Neural Networks and Random Forests

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Fine-tuning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Water in the Western United States

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Water Quality, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Social Studies, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Political Sciences

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Copenhagen Business School

    AI and the Illusion of Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Natural Language Processing, Theoretical Computer Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Liberal Arts, Artificial Neural Networks, Grammar, Computational Thinking, Social Impact

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Scalability, Software Documentation, Application Deployment, Java, API Design, Java Programming, API Gateway, Back-End Web Development, JUnit, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Matlab, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Security of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk, AI Integrations, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Security Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Engineering, Threat Detection, Data Governance, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Management, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies, Model Evaluation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    IT Systems Design and Analysis 

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Business Process Modeling, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Systems Analysis, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Modeling, Risk Management, Business Systems, Systems Architecture, Business Analysis, Information Technology, Process Flow Diagrams, Prototyping, Computer Science, Agile Methodology, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    PySpark & Python: Hands-On Guide to Data Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interpretable machine learning applications: Part 3: Coursera
  • Neural Networks and Random Forests: LearnQuest
  • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • AI and the Illusion of Intelligence: Copenhagen Business School
  • Full-Stack Java Dev with Spring & Spring Boot: Board Infinity
  • Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback: DeepLearning.AI
  • UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Cyber Security: Security of AI: Macquarie University

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