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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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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: How did we get here?

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Mobile Security, Digital Communications, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

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    University of California San Diego

    Graph Analytics for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Model, Database Design, Big Data, Graphing, Apache Spark, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Store, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Theory, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Database Software, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Cloud Storage, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Data Store, SQL

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Software Visualization, Product Family Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Software Technical Review, Application Deployment

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    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Physical Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

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    EC-Council

    Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Management, Mobile Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Cryptography, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Development Environment, Javascript, Computer Programming Tools, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Program Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Computer Graphics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Data Management, Maintainability

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Systems Development, Systems Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Strategies, System Design and Implementation, Software Development Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Capture, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Pipelines, Maintainability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Style Guides

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
  • Graph Analytics for Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • AI & Law: Lund University
  • Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
  • Software Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Physical Chemistry: University of Manchester
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals: EC-Council
  • Introduction to Computer Programming: University of London
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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