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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


  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Spreadsheet Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Box Plots, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Display Devices, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas de Datos con Pandas

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photography, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Creativity

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, MySQL, Data Manipulation, Data Access, PostgreSQL, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Howard University

    Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Databricks, Cloud Computing, Data Ethics, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Information Privacy, Continuous Monitoring, Data Security, Performance Tuning

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Cyber Security Assessment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Analíticas de Datos con Pandas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop: Coursera
  • Performing Data Aggregation using SQL Aggregate Functions: Coursera
  • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
  • Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python: Howard University
  • Build and Operate Machine Learning Solutions with Azure: Microsoft

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