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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

    Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Land Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Economic Development, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership

    ★ 4.6 (101) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Web Servers, Web Applications, Java, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.8 (145) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence and legal issues

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Civil Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Codio

    Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

    ★ 4.4 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Java, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Software Design, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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

  • E

    Emory University

    Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Laboratory Procedures, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Patient Evaluation, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Diagnostic Tests, Direct Patient Care, Personal protective equipment

    ★ 4.7 (222) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a UML

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Diagram Design, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Dependency Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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

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

  • Programming in C#: A comprehensive approach to C# Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Artificial Intelligence and legal issues: Politecnico di Milano
  • Python Basic Structures: Lists, Strings, and Files: Codio
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Padrões de Projeto: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic: Emory University

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