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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing

    ★ 4.9 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (155) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (175) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Application Development, Data Capture, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (132) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

    ★ 4.7 (240) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Probability

    ★ 4.1 (96) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Precision Medicine, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Oncology

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Writing, Art History, Case Studies

    ★ 4.4 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Video Editing

    ★ 4.5 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    Statistical Analysis Fundamentals using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Presentation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Statistics, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (153) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Cryptography, Encryption, User Provisioning, Security Management, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Information Systems Security, Network Architecture, Cyber Operations, Data Management, Software Development Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Configuration Management, White-Box Testing

    ★ 4.8 (177) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics: Northwestern University
  • Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots: Johns Hopkins University
  • Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera
  • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Statistical Estimation for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation: Coursera

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