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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.


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    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, Analytics, GitHub, Data Integration, AI Enablement, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees, SVM and Unsupervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dimensionality Reduction, Statistics

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    University of Michigan

    Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data Governance, Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Data Strategy, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Sampling (Statistics)

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    University of Washington

    Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Automation, Decision Support Systems, User Story, AI Product Strategy, Human Machine Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Motivando Equipos de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Communication, Human Learning, Creativity, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Sustainable Systems, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Duke University

    GenAI and LLMs on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AI Security, AI Workflows, Continuous Monitoring, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality: Foam

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Product Testing, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Process Control, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Physics

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发进阶

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Performance Tuning, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), 3D Assets, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Scripting, User Interface (UI)

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

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    36 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computing, Ethics, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Automation, Robotics, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Penetration Testing, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, System Configuration, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Trees, SVM and Unsupervised Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Strategies for Maximizing Total Data Quality: University of Michigan
  • Machine Teaching for Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Motivando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • GenAI and LLMs on AWS: Duke University
  • Beer Quality: Foam: University of California, Davis
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • 基于Unity引擎的游戏开发进阶: Fudan University
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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