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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Software Engineering, Compliance Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Khalifa University

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Management Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Hazard Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Risk Management, Waste Minimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 2D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Building Design, Engineering Plans And Specifications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Developing Data Models with LookML

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Modeling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Persistence, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Query Languages, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Histogram, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Seaborn, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Setting a Generative AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Strategic Planning, Value Propositions, Productivity Software, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, Data Sharing, UI Components, Application Deployment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Geospatial Techniques for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Construction Engineering, Database Management, Construction, Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, Global Positioning Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Civil and Architectural Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Building Information Modeling, Survey Creation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Data Manipulation, Network Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability: Khalifa University
  • 工程圖學 2D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing Data Models with LookML: Google Cloud
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Python for Data Visualization: Matplotlib & Seaborn: Coursera
  • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
  • Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard: Johns Hopkins University

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