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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Environmental Regulations, Pump Stations, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Quality, Three-Phase, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Natural Language Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, grep, Text Mining, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Data Management, R (Software), R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Health Informatics, Unstructured Data, Data Processing

    ★ 3.7 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Python Programming, Program Development, Scripting, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Arithmetic, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Performance Testing

    ★ 4.9 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Model Training, Unsupervised Learning

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Feature Engineering, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Classification Algorithms, Python Programming

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Construction, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Design, 3D Modeling

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Science and Technology of China

    创新思维

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Problem Solving, Innovation, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Sustainable Construction Management

    Skills you'll gain: Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Construction Management, Sustainable Architecture, Construction Engineering, Construction, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Facility Management, Sustainable Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Stormwater Management, Building Information Modeling, Project Design, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Building Services Engineering, Project Performance

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    PowerBI for Beginners: Data transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (30) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: L&T EduTech
  • Clinical Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado System
  • Python Basics: Learn, Apply & Build Programs: EDUCBA
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Introduction to Machine Learning in Sports Analytics: University of Michigan
  • L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures: Dartmouth College
  • 创新思维: University of Science and Technology of China

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