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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


  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Basic Vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    524 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Data Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Design Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    446 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Scala Programming, Servers, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of London

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Information Assurance, Incident Response

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Conceptual Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    461 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Respiratory Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    693 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Snowflake

    Snowflake Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Change Control, DevOps, Cloud Development, SQL, Data Integration, CI/CD, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Software Development Tools, Stored Procedure, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    337 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    362 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado System

    Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Basic Vibrations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introducción a la ciencia de datos aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals: University of London
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Indoor Air Quality: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Snowflake Data Engineering: Snowflake
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera
  • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System

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