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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Storyboarding, Network Model

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Social Impact, Adaptability, Action Oriented, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Physics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Matplotlib, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Enjoyable Econometrics

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Survey Creation, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Hello, Python!

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Data Science, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
  • Recommendation Systems on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Enjoyable Econometrics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan

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