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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Structural Engineering, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Schematic Diagrams, Trigonometry, Physics

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    ★ 3.7 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Network Routing, Supply And Demand, Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Network Model, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Model Optimization

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Python Programming

    ★ 4.3 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Operating System Administration, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Linux, Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Linux Commands

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Model Training, Automation, Decision Support Systems, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Innovation, Algorithms, Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Graphing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Program Development, Data Storage, Memory Management

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Software Development Tools, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Elevate your Business Intelligence Career

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Query Languages, SQL, Data Analysis, Presentations, Natural Language Processing

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

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

  • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing: LearnQuest
  • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera
  • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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