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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

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, User Story, New Product Development, Model Based Systems Engineering, Model Evaluation, Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Delegation Skills, Real-Time Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Project Schedules, Sampling (Statistics), Proposal Writing, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Supervised Learning

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Mockups, Application Deployment, Application Design, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Kotlin, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Instagram

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply R for Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Analytical Skills, Ggplot2, Data Storytelling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Business Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Autodesk, Design Software, 3D Assets, Creative Thinking, Intellectual Property, Conceptual Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Product Design, Computer Hardware, Innovation, Solution Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Graphics, Prototyping, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Client Needs and Software Requirements

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Product Requirements, Backlogs, User Requirements Documents, Scope Management, Change Control, User Story, System Requirements, Client Services, Acceptance Testing, Agile Software Development, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    JetBrains

    Kotlin for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Java, Java Programming, IntelliJ IDEA, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android Development, Interoperability, Mobile Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Code Review, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Unit Testing, Scripting, Software Development, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Magic in the Middle Ages

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Hands-On Projects
    Hands-On Projects
    M

    Meta

    Meta Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Research & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Research, AI Product Strategy, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Research Methodologies, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Research and Design, Research Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Emerging Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • Master of Science in Computer Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Analyze and Apply R for Data Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Client Needs and Software Requirements : University of Alberta
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
  • Magic in the Middle Ages: Universitat de Barcelona

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