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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

    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Firefly, Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Generative AI, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Typography, Design, Editing, AI Workflows, Post-Production

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Bokeh

    Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Software Installation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    A starter’s guide to Open Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Educational Materials, Open Source Technology, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Data Access, Community Outreach, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Store, Interoperability, Metadata Management, Intellectual Property

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Model Training, Correlation Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Embedded Software, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Software, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Systems Integration, Debugging, Control Systems

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arm

    Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Embedded Software, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Microarchitecture

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Personalized Campaigns, Trend Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Initiative and Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Trustworthiness

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Linux

    ★ 4.2 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Modeling and Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Modeling, Star Schema, Database Design, Data Security, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Performance Improvement, Model Optimization, Data Manipulation

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

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

  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop: Skillshare
  • Data Visualization using Bokeh: Coursera
  • A starter’s guide to Open Science: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Spacecraft Relative Motion Kinematics and Kinetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Master Electric Vehicle Tech: Software Skills: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Machine Learning at the Edge on Arm: Arm
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • Professional Development for Future-Ready Leadership: Skillshare

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