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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Programming Principles, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Software Installation, Automation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data Mining of Clinical Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Informatics, Medical Records, Data Mining, Medical Coding, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Flow, Predictive Analytics, Clinical Research, Database Design, Health Information Management, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Precision Medicine, Data Access, Query Languages, SQL, Interoperability

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Anatomy, Psychology, Biology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research Methodologies

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Exercise Science, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanics, Occupational Health, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Smart Contract Development

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Token Optimization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Authentications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Other Programming Languages, Program Development, Programming Principles, Transaction Processing, Test Script Development, Software Development, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Life Sciences, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 5 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch : GradCAM

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Heat Maps, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Edureka

    Claude Code for Vibe Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Generative AI Agents, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Prompt Patterns, Software Development, Web Applications, Software Testing, Security Testing, Software Engineering, Web Development

    ★ 4.4 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Community Health, Geriatrics, Policy Analysis, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Communication Disorders

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

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

  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Python and Basic Selenium Setup: Packt
  • Data Mining of Clinical Databases: University of Glasgow
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design: Arizona State University
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advanced Smart Contract Development: EDUCBA
  • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
  • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?: Imperial College London
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch : GradCAM: Coursera

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