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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Brute-force attacks

    ★ 4.5 (429) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (340) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, GitHub Copilot, AI literacy, Hugging Face, Fine-tuning, Responsible AI, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (250) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Performance Management, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Development Environment, Security Controls, DevOps, Data Security, Software Development Life Cycle

    ★ 4.7 (254) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Computer Hardware and Software

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Networking Hardware, System Software, General Networking, OSI Models, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Security Software, Computer Networking, Software Systems, Intranet, Data Storage

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Peer Review, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

    ★ 4.8 (322) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic)

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, AI literacy, Model Optimization, Simulations, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

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

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.8 (410) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Mobile Apps with Flutter

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Application Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Mobile Development Tools, UI Components, User Story, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Android Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Software, Other Mobile Programming Languages, Database Management, Database Management Systems

    ★ 4.5 (197) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (282) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Classical Cryptosystems and Core Concepts: University of Colorado System
  • Intermediate PostgreSQL: University of Michigan
  • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Generative AI: Duke University
  • Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals: IBM
  • Computer Hardware and Software: University of California, Irvine
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 人工智慧:搜尋方法與邏輯推論 (Artificial Intelligence - Search & Logic): National Taiwan University
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM

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