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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

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Materiales para envase y embalaje

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Materials science, Logistics Management, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Industrial Design, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainability Standards, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Collateral, Food Safety and Sanitation, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Analytics, Model Optimization, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (20K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education

    ★ 4.7 (452) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Generative AI, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, IBM Cognos Analytics, Excel Formulas, Python Programming, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.6 (99K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Microcápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Process Engineering, Maintainability, Analytical Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Process Control, Performance Testing, Production Process, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (48K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, R (Software), Regression Analysis, Leaflet (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, GitHub

    ★ 4.5 (51K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Miami

    Advanced Concepts in Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, AI Integrations, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Materials science, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.7 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • S

    Stanford University

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Preview
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    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    What is Data Science?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Processing, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storage, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.7 (78K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Materiales para envase y embalaje: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
  • Microcápsulas: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Concepts in Additive Manufacturing: University of Miami
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder

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