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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

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (557) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Mind and Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Agentic systems, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Decision Intelligence, Convolutional Neural Networks, Logical Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Theoretical Computer Science, Psychology

    ★ 4.4 (373) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, International Relations, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development

    ★ 4.5 (500) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Chemistry

    ★ 4.8 (511) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Cyber Risk, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Data Integrity

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

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    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, OS Process Management, System Programming, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.6 (808) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • I

    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis, User Interface (UI)

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Student Engagement, Cinematography, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Analytical Skills

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Governance, Public Administration, Diplomacy, Community Development, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (965) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Snowflake

    Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Cloud Services, LLM Application, Application Frameworks, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Essentials: Overview and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Economics, Culture, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Integrations, Social Studies, Intellectual Property

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet

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

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

  • Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask: Coursera
  • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers: Snowflake

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