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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Dimensionality Reduction

    ★ 4.9 (5.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Stakeholder Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Graphing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Requirements Analysis, Data Wrangling, Storyboarding

    ★ 4.5 (8.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

    ★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Civil Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Governance, International Finance

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Research, Design Research, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Community Mental Health Services, Resilience, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Positivity, Mental Health Therapies, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Personal Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychology, Creativity, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Exercise Therapy

    ★ 4.8 (3.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java

    ★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies, Logical Reasoning

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.4 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cryptography

    ★ 4.8 (4.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Business Metrics, Analytics, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Digital Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Process, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics, Performance Metric, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (8.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to the Biology of Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health: The University of Sydney
  • Algorithms, Part II: Princeton University
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google

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