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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Autoencoders, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Unsupervised Learning, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    158 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    137 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Алгоритмы, часть I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Performance Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anthropology, World History, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Climate Change Adaptation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Generative AI Project

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Risking, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Probabilistic Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2: Imperial College London
  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Ideal Gases: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Алгоритмы, часть I: Princeton University
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • SAS Macro Language: SAS
  • Analyze Website Visitors with Google Analytics Segments: Coursera

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