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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : Object Localization

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sensors for a Carbon Free World

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronic Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, Electronics, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Governance, Data Collection, Quality Assurance, Data Processing, Data Strategy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Threat Detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    Windows Registry Forensics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, File Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, System Support

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Datos con Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Anticoagulación

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Science, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Telemarketing, Model Deployment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pathology, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles, .NET Framework, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Software Development, Cross Platform Development, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : Object Localization: Coursera
  • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
  • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera
  • Windows Registry Forensics: Infosec
  • Analíticas de Datos con Pandas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera

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