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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Learn About JSON with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, NoSQL, Cloud API, Javascript, Data Store, Data Import/Export, Cloud Computing, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Experimentation, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Mockups, Collaborative Software, Web Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Neurology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Bitbucket, Version Control, GitLab, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Code Review, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse (Software), Linux, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Autodesk, Layout Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Design Software, Design, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Applied Kalman Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, Simulations, Estimation, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Control Systems, Forecasting, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Innovation, Conflict Management, Systems Thinking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    SAP S/4HANA: From ABAP to Cloud-Ready Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP), SAP S/4HANA, Business Logic, SAP Applications, Unit Testing, Restful API, Application Deployment, Core Data (Software), Business Reporting, Secure Coding, Debugging, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Design, Report Writing, Security Controls, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Program Development

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Spark and Python for Big Data with PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, MySQL, Data Pipelines, Scala Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Logistic Regression, Customer Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Persistence, Advanced Analytics, Big Data, Apache Maven, Unsupervised Learning, Apache, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn About JSON with JavaScript: Coursera
  • Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crea diseños y prototipos de alta fidelidad en Figma: Coursera
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Maya 3D: Architecture & Photorealistic Interiors: EDUCBA
  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
  • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
  • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership Theory and Practice: University of Minnesota

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