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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


  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Approximation Algorithms Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Probability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    556 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning in the Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, AI Workflows, Data Management, Data Governance, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    536 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    468 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Development, Generative AI, Logical Reasoning, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    649 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Mart, Database Management, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    713 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Bayesian Network, Python Programming, Statistical Modeling, Performance Tuning, Classification Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    610 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Automation, File I/O, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Software Testing, Scripting, Computer Programming, Web Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    529 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Long Term Care

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    794 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Trustworthy Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Verification And Validation, Ideation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Creativity, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    981 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Approximation Algorithms Part I: École normale supérieure
  • Machine Learning in the Enterprise: Google Cloud
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning: Google
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University

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