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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Docs, Proofreading, Google Workspace, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

    Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Persistence, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Technical Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Design, Construction, Data Import/Export, File Management, Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Prototyping, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Usability Testing, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Network Architecture, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Data Import/Export, Biomedical Engineering, Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Logistic Regression, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Physiology, Analytics, Physical Stamina, Data Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Data Validation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Decision Making, Adaptability, Resilience

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Gemini in Google Docs: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift: Red Hat
  • AutoCAD 2023 Masterclass - Produce Amazing Site Plans: Packt
  • Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project: Michigan State University
  • Fundamentals of CNNs and RNNs: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva

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