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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    ★ 4.5 (161) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, White-Box Testing

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication, System Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Principal Component Analysis with NumPy

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Seaborn, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (298) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, System Programming, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Hardware Architecture, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Microsoft Development Tools

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Psychology, Human Development, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research

    ★ 4.6 (173) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (107) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Securing Digital Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Information Systems Security, Human Factors (Security), Computer Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Vulnerability, Threat Modeling, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Security Controls, Public Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Authentications, Data Integrity, Usability, Software Testing

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, System Requirements, Product Support

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fudan University

    网络游戏设计与开发

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Intellectual Property, 3D Assets, Mobile Development, Android Development, Animation and Game Design, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, Conceptual Design, Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, C# (Programming Language), Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, New Product Development

    ★ 4.2 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional: Packt
  • Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principal Component Analysis with NumPy: Coursera
  • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Agentic AI with LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen and BeeAI: IBM
  • Securing Digital Democracy: University of Michigan
  • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder

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