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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

    Universiteit Leiden

    A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Environment, Environmental Science, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Economics, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Project Planning, Concision, Communication Planning, Editing, Planning, Change Control, Grammar, Proofreading, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Safety Assurance, Statistical Process Controls, Laboratory Experience, Product Improvement, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Product Lifecycle Management, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Materials science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    565 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Structuring Machine Learning Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, AI Product Strategy, Model Evaluation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
  • Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development: University of California, Irvine
  • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay

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