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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Numerical Methods for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Plot (Graphics), Algorithms

    4.9 stars, 447 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (447) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Testing, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation

    4.4 stars, 396 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (396) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Culture

    4.8 stars, 360 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (360) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Data Science, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Model Training, Tidyverse (R Package)

    4.7 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (379) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 604 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    4.4 stars, 494 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (494) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, File Management

    4.9 stars, 728 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (728) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, Google Workspace, Application Design, Application Deployment, Development Testing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Structures, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Persona (User Experience), Authentications, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

    4.5 stars, 694 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (694) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra

    4.7 stars, 587 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (587) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Jupyter, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Project Management

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 380 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Data Transformation, Dashboard, Data Mapping, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • APIs: Meta
  • Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Data Analysis with R: IBM
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera
  • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Machine Learning: Algorithms in the Real World: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

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