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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


  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Factors, Science and Research, Robotics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    The Science of Well-Being for Teens

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Social Impact, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    811 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Databases, File I/O, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI), Mockups, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM AI Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, LangChain, ChatGPT, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, AI Workflows, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Machine Learning Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    616 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    747 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • IBM AI Developer: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
  • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan

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