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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


  • P

    PwC

    Problem Solving with Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (5.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Power Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Arizona State University

    Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Validation, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Laboratory Equipment, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Machine Controls, Materials science, Laboratory Testing

    ★ 4.9 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Java, Java Programming, Android Development, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Data Access, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Mobile Development Tools, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning: Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (5.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Bayesian Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Statistical Inference, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Performance marketing, Web Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Database Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, PostgreSQL

    ★ 4.6 (3.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Software Design, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Memory Management, C and C++

    ★ 4.4 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Problem Solving with Excel: PwC
  • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Arizona State University
  • Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics: University of Cape Town
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning: Regression: University of Washington
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta

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