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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


  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Engineering of Structures: Compression

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Engineering Design Process, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mechanics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Ggplot2, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Computer Programming, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Computer Science

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Ei4Change

    Being Assertive with Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Personal Attributes, Composure, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Empathy, Personal Development, Team Building, Leadership Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Technical Documentation, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Chemistry, Technical Communication, Semiconductors, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Diagnostic Tests, Electrophysiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Authentications, Security Management, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Servers, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Functions and Conditional Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Engineering of Structures: Compression: Dartmouth College
  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • Object-Oriented Java: Inheritance and Encapsulation: Codio
  • Being Assertive with Emotional Intelligence: Ei4Change
  • Sensor Technologies for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
  • Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research: Genentech
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech

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