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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

    Get Up and Running with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Web Development Tools, Debugging, Javascript, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Torque (Physics), Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Ball State University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Assessments, Responsible AI, Security Testing, Threat Modeling, Data Security, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Data Management

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Fraud detection, Financial Analysis, Risk Modeling, Financial Regulations, Lending and Underwriting

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot for Security

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Threat Hunting, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security Assessment, Incident Response, Generative AI, Query Languages

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Vector Database Projects: AI Recommendation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Vector Databases, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Database Systems, MongoDB

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Get Up and Running with TypeScript: Coursera
  • Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization: Ball State University
  • Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services: Board Infinity
  • GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI: Coursera
  • Generative AI in Finance: Board Infinity
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need: SAS
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • Microsoft Copilot for Security: Microsoft

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