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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.


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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Analysis, Communication Systems, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Data Modeling, Software Design, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Protocols, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Theory of Angular Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Linear Algebra, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Data Management, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Human Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Network Model, Geographic Information Systems, Animations, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    565 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Research, Scientific Methods

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Dashboard, IBM Cloud, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, ChatGPT, Cloud Computing, Pandas (Python Package), Business Workflow Analysis, Data Manipulation, No-Code Development, Context Management, Artificial Neural Networks, Cloud Applications, AI Workflows, Cloud Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), WordPress

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    448 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, Virtual Teams, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workforce Development, Organizational Change

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Microservices, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Scalability, Command-Line Interface

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Algorithms, Pharmacology, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • System Validation (4): Modelling Software, Protocols, and other behaviour: 28DIGITAL
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Theory of Angular Momentum: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 2: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Videojuegos: ¿de qué hablamos?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • 生物学概念与途径: Peking University
  • Bases de Inteligencia Artificial para Todos: IBM
  • Core HR Concepts and Practices for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest

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