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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Cyber Security Policies, Information Assurance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    Build toward a degree

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Preprocessing, Text Mining, Pandas (Python Package), Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Interpretable Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Data Ethics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Science Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Software, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Bayesian Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Preventative Care, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Precision Medicine, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Gemini, Data Analysis Software, Google Gemini, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Governance, Data Sharing, Self Service Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    DevOps Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Containerization, Docker (Software), Artifactory, Kubernetes, Prometheus (Software), Apache Maven, GitHub, SonarQube, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Continuous Deployment, Grafana, Application Performance Management, Continuous Delivery

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Unit Testing in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Testability, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Vibe Coding Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Debugging, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI, Development Environment, AI Enablement, Integrated Development Environments, API Testing, Application Development, Application Security

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable Machine Learning (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Mobile Multiplataforma con Nativescript, Angular y Redux

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, React Redux, iOS Development, Continuous Integration, Apple iOS, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Angular, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, TypeScript, Debugging, Animations

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introducción al procesamiento de lenguaje natural: Universidad Austral
  • Interpretable Machine Learning: Duke University
  • Introduction to Data Science Techniques: Illinois Tech
  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Looker: Google Cloud
  • DevOps Complete Course: Packt
  • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
  • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera
  • Vibe Coding Fundamentals: University of Colorado System

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