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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


  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Python Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Financial Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Enseignes et afficheurs à LED

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computer Displays, Display Devices, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Embedded Software, Programmable Logic Controllers, Basic Electrical Systems, Remote Access Systems, Control Systems, C (Programming Language), Animations

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    Network Security Support Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Performance Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, System Monitoring, Authentications, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, Performance Tuning, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analysis Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Database Management, Cloud Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Zurich

    Sprachtechnologie in den Digital Humanities

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Natural Language Processing, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Multilingualism, Unstructured Data, Document Management, Data Quality, Machine Learning Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytical Skills, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Analytics, Social Impact, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiManager Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Security, System Implementation, Authentications, Scripting, Enterprise Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science in Health Technology Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Benefit Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Assessment, Decision Making, Health Technology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology, Model Evaluation, Quality Assessment

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, Android Development, iOS Development, Application Development, Databases, Database Management, Flutter (Software), Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies, Google Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    What is Procure to Pay

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Payment Processing and Collection, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction, Invoicing, Compliance Management, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 4

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Visualization, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Enseignes et afficheurs à LED: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Network Security Support Engineer: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Foundations of Modern C++: Packt
  • Big Data Analysis Deep Dive: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Sprachtechnologie in den Digital Humanities: University of Zurich
  • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • FortiManager Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • Data Science in Health Technology Assessment: Genentech
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp

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