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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, File I/O, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Performance Tuning, Linux, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Communication Systems

    3.8
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    160 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alibaba Cloud Academy

    Big Data Analysis Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Big Data, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Database Management, Cloud Storage

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Go Programming Language

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Grafana, Web Services, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Object Oriented Design, CI/CD, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Network Security, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Data Sharing

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Financial Modeling, Business Process, Peer Review, Presentations, Property Management, Data Analysis, MySQL, Risk Analysis, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Analytics, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    244 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Search Expert 101

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Big Data, Data Science, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Analysis, Incident Response, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Design, Process Engineering, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, Science and Research, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    777 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Advancing Women in Tech

    Real-World Engineering Management

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Engineering Management, Goal Setting, Systems Design, Technical Management, Smart Goals, API Design, Technical Product Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Recruitment, Program Management, Team Performance Management, Technical Communication, Management Training And Development, Software Engineering, Microservices, Employee Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Talent Acquisition

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Market Dynamics

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Science con Python e R

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, R (Software), Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Scripting, Programming Principles, Data Management

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Big Data Analysis Deep Dive: Alibaba Cloud Academy
  • Go Programming Language: Edureka
  • Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics: Duke University
  • Build a Webpage with HTML and CSS: Board Infinity
  • Splunk Search Expert 101: Splunk Inc.
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Real-World Engineering Management: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering: University of Minnesota

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