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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Relational Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Software, Databases, Database Management, Database Theory, Database Design, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Application, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Manipulation, Authorization (Computing), Data Processing

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

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

    Coursera

    Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Browser Compatibility, Frontend Integration, Javascript, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cross Platform Development

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Pandas (Python Package), File I/O, Data Transformation, Jupyter, SQL

    ★ 4 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Traffic Flow Optimization, Public Works, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Software, Land Development, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Sustainable Development, Materials science, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Probability Distribution, Logistic Regression

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Leadership and Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Six Sigma Methodology, Team Leadership, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, Business Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Change Management, Project Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Sensory Systems Analysis, Culture, Mindfulness, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Decision Intelligence, Physiology, Human Development, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Experimentation

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, electromagnetics

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Michigan

    AI-Powered Data Analysis: A Practical Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Management, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.4 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Relational Databases: Illinois Tech
  • Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS: Coursera
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Develop Pipelines: Google Cloud
  • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs: Arizona State University
  • Leadership and Team Management: SkillUp
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College

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