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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 Colorado Boulder

    Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Market Opportunities, Customer experience improvement, Corporate Strategy, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Governance

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Productivity Software, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Video Game Development, Data Storage, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Data Import/Export, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Value Stream Mapping

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Strategic Thinking, Process Analysis, Process Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Waste Minimization

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Generative AI Agents, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of 3D Modelling in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, File Management, Content Management, User Interface (UI)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced: Macquarie University
  • More C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
  • Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart: Coursera
  • Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending: Dartmouth College
  • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Value Stream Mapping: Coursera

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