• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Material Science

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

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Framework for Data Collection and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Methods

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    773 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Education and Training, Family Support, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Community Development, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Child Development, Social Network Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    671 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Systems, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    953 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    372 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Hazard Analysis, Hydrology, Vulnerability, Physical Science, Research, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Social Sciences, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    705 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Creative Designing in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Report Writing, Multimedia, Data Analysis, Creative Design, Management Reporting, Data Mapping, Data Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    358 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Program Development, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Development Environment, Code Review, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Security Requirements Analysis, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    464 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Customer experience improvement, Analytics, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management System, Data Analysis, Cost Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Reduction, Spatial Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    822 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    577 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    557 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Ɖ

    Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

    Initiation Ć  la programmation (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Java, Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Eclipse (Software), Development Environment, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    435 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Essentials of Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    867 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

Searches related to material science

material science free course
fundamentals of materials science
introduction to materials science
materials science and engineering
materials science: 10 things every engineer should know
materials data sciences and informatics
computational materials science
materials science for technological application
1…193194195…834

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

  • Framework for Data Collection and Analysis:Ā University of Maryland, College Park
  • Sexualidad y educación :Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation:Ā IBM
  • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Creative Designing in Power BI :Ā Microsoft
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Supply Chain Analytics:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Introduction to Systems Biology:Ā Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Gen AI: Beyond the Chatbot:Ā Google Cloud

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • Free IT Certifications and Courses
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrackĀ® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies Preference Center
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
Ā© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok