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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (208) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Predictive Modeling and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing

    ★ 3.6 (606) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    ★ 4.5 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (308) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Interactive Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Design, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.7 (304) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Application Design, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.2 (552) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Gynecology, Anatomy, Respiration, Medical Practices and Procedures, Urinalysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Hemodynamics

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Databases, R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Functional Specification, Diagram Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification And Validation, Software Documentation, Model Evaluation, Project Planning, Project Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Delivery Problem

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Program Development, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (376) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision

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

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

  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • Predictive Modeling and Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
  • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life: University of Cape Town
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Software Engineering: Modeling Software Systems using UML: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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