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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


  • P

    Peking University

    大学生瑜伽

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Physical Therapy, Mental Concentration, Physical Stamina, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Stress Management, Respiratory Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Algorithms, Markov Model, Deep Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Support Systems, Simulations, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Simulation and Simulation Software

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Patch Management, Amazon CloudWatch, Infrastructure Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Management, Incident Response, Data Governance, Authorization (Computing), Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Governance, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Water in the Western United States

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Legal Research, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Pump Stations, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Quality, Production Process, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Three-Phase, Equipment Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Enterprise Modeling, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Combinatorics, Functional Design, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Development in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Agile Project Management, Project Management, Technical Communication, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    الشبكات العصبية والتعلم العميق

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 大学生瑜伽: Peking University
  • SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Exam Prep SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security – Specialty: Whizlabs
  • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: L&T EduTech
  • 离散优化建模基础篇 Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
  • Visual Perception: Columbia University

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