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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


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    ★ 4.8 (737) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.8 (241) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus

    ★ 4.9 (368) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Production Process

    ★ 4.8 (321) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Procedures, Chemical Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.8 (809) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Product Strategy, Decision Intelligence, Data Processing, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Architecture, Leadership

    ★ 4.7 (100K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (748) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID-19 Contact Tracing

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Infection Control, Rapport Building, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Technology, Community Health, Medical Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (95K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials science, Mechanics, Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (235) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
  • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology

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