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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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    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Software, Data Store

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Feedback Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Review, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Trend Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Tree Maps, Sales, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Jupyter, Pandas (Python Package), Application Lifecycle Management, AI Orchestration, Systems Architecture, Python Programming

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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique : Solide Indéformable

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Contraindication, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Docker Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Devops Tools, Containerization, Data Storage, Software Installation, DevOps, Virtual Networking, Linux Commands, Cloud Development, YAML, File Systems, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, System Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Matlab, Deep Learning, Software Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Electric Vehicle Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Mechanics

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Feedback Skills: Packt
  • PowerBI for Beginners: Sales Data Exploration: Coursera
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural: Universidad Austral
  • Data Visualization using Plotly: Coursera
  • Mécanique : Solide Indéformable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic): Packt
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Docker Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud

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