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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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    ā˜… 4.8 (368) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Probability & Statistics, Natural Language Processing, Data Preprocessing, Social Media Analytics, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Automation

    ā˜… 4.6 (375) Ā· Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Calculus, Business Analytics

    ā˜… 4.9 (162) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language), Dataflow, Digital Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, System Programming, Program Development, Machine Learning

    ā˜… 2.9 (211) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Dashboard, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Science, Business Analytics

    ā˜… 4.6 (288) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Cloud Hosting, Software Installation, Data Persistence, Infrastructure Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

    ā˜… 4.3 (324) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Actúa ante el dolor crónico

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Pain Management, Stress Management, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Resilience, Patient Education and Support, Emotional Intelligence, Care Management, Goal Setting, Psychosocial Assessments, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Therapy, Communication

    ā˜… 4.6 (294) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAS

    Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, SAS (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Analytics, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Statistical Visualization, Business, Statistical Programming

    ā˜… 4.8 (365) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    ā˜… 4.5 (187) Ā· Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Columbia University

    First Principles of Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

    ā˜… 4.7 (243) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography

    ā˜… 4.6 (340) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Machine Learning, Collaborative Software, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Technical Communication, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks

    ā˜… 4.7 (216) Ā· Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Evolución:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • NLP: Twitter Sentiment Analysis:Ā Coursera
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms:Ā National Taiwan University
  • GPU Programming:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Splunk Search Expert:Ā Splunk Inc.
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment:Ā LearnQuest
  • ActĆŗa ante el dolor crónico:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Analysis and Reporting in SAS Visual Analytics:Ā SAS
  • SQL Joins:Ā Coursera
  • First Principles of Computer Vision:Ā Columbia University

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