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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

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Testing, Test Tools, GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, GitHub, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Fundamentals of Building AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Tool Calling, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Development, Software Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Practical Python for AI Coding 1

    Skills you'll gain: NumPy, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Programming Principles, Tensorflow, Data Structures, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Social Justice, Empathy, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Automation, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Development, Android Studio, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Mobile Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 1: Fundamentos de la electrónica analógica

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Building AI Agents: IBM
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Practical Python for AI Coding 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut: University of Virginia
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Programming in Kotlin: Meta
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera

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