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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 California, Irvine

    An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Linux, User Requirements Documents, Functional Specification, Electronic Components, Functional Requirement, OSI Models, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Debugging, Linux Commands, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Python Programming

    4.7 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Human Resource Strategy, Financial Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Financial Data, Operational Analysis, Peer Review, People Management

    4.6 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Object Oriented Design, ChatGPT, File I/O, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Software Engineering, Program Development, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Personalization, Software Development Tools, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Engineering, Software Development, Automation, Software Architecture, Software Testing, Software Design

    4.8 stars, 9.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Mastery for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Claude Code, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Responsible AI

    4.8 stars, 9.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Node.JS, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Ajax, Azure DevOps, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design, Graphical Tools

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 794 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (794) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation

    4.8 stars, 9.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Responsible AI, Data Visualization, Document Management, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Risking, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Compilation, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 9.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 9.4K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI Software Engineering: Vanderbilt University
  • AI Mastery for Professionals: Vanderbilt University
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • Python Basics: University of Michigan
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Generative AI Automation: Vanderbilt University

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