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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


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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Journals, Peer Review, Writing, General Science and Research, Digital Publishing, Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management

    4.6
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    129 reviews

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    Coursera

    Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Data Pipelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    212 reviews

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    University of Geneva

    Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Equity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Research

    4.8
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    366 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Instructional Design, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Risking, AI Security, Social Impact, Intellectual Property, Leadership and Management, Data Quality

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Cryptography, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Digital Transformation, Software Architecture, Data Integrity, Network Analysis

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Microsoft Visual Studio, Problem Solving, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages

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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Music, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creativity, Data Import/Export

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Typography, Creativity

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    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Web and Mobile Testing with Selenium

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Security Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Development, Mobile Development Tools, Test Tools, Performance Stress Testing, Test Planning, Frontend Performance

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    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    266 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • Fine Tune BERT for Text Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges: University of Michigan
  • The Blockchain: University of California, Irvine
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Arte 3D y animación en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera

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