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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


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    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Information Privacy, Innovation

    4.7
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Wrangling with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Web Scraping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Copilot, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Product Demonstration, Presentations, Marketing Design, Value Propositions, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Team Oriented, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intro to the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, World History, Research

    4.8
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Administration, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Hosting, Database Management, Cloud Management, SQL

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Applications, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Management, Data Security, Application Development, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Analytics

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    35 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Restful API, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Node.JS, MongoDB, Database Management, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, GitHub

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Board Infinity

    Building AI Agents with DeepSeek using Make.com

    Skills you'll gain: Make.com, Email Automation, Deepseek, AI Workflows, Operational Efficiency, No-Code Development, Automation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Mobile Development, Interactive Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Data Wrangling with Python: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers: Microsoft
  • Build a CRUD Node.js and MongoDB employee management web-app: Coursera

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