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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modes of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Western Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Embedded Software, Software Systems, Systems Analysis, Distributed Computing, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Architecture, Data Modeling, Software Design, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Smart Solid Waste Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Civil Engineering, Construction, Radiation Protection, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Process Engineering, Environmental Laws, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Business Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Probability, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java, Software Engineering

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Box Plots, Histogram, Animations, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Business Leadership, Waste Minimization, Product Design, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment and Resource Management, Process Analysis, Materials science

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de la Ingeniería de Requisitos

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Functional Requirement, Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, Software Documentation, Technical Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • System Validation (2): Model process behaviour: 28DIGITAL
  • Smart Solid Waste Management: L&T EduTech
  • Mastering Advanced Pivot Tables in Excel: Packt
  • Statistics & Mathematics for Data Science & Data Analytics: Packt
  • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners : Coursera
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University

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