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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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Scala Programming, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Performance Tuning, SQL, Data Transformation, Network Performance Management, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Model Optimization, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology

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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Analysis with Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Data Import/Export, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles

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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees, SVM and Unsupervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistics

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, Simulations

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Hazardous Waste Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Environment Health And Safety, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Construction, Radiation Protection, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Regulatory Compliance, Environment and Resource Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Design Thinking for Data Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Experience Design, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, User Feedback, Solution Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Business Requirements, Problem Solving, Product Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Advanced Golang Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Memory Management

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Design Strategies, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Product Improvement, Team Oriented, Product Development

    4.7
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Cloud Computing for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Apache Spark, Web Services, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Services, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, PySpark, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Containerization, Restful API, Data Architecture

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Ingestion, Exploration & Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Wrangling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Machine Learning Project

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Feasibility Studies, Business Analysis, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Planning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Program Evaluation, Business Leadership, Project Design, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership

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

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

  • Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Data Analysis with Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Trees, SVM and Unsupervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Hazardous Waste Management: L&T EduTech
  • Design Thinking for Data Professionals: Fractal Analytics
  • Advanced Golang Concepts: Edureka
  • Align Design Teams with SCAMPER Brainstorming in Miro: Coursera
  • Cloud Computing for Data Science: University of Pittsburgh

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