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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


  • M

    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    RNA Biology with Eterna

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    154 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    History of Mental Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Machine Learning, Generative AI, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Apache Hadoop, Data Pipelines, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation, Regression Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    114 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Coaching, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Distributed Computing, Security Engineering, Network Security, Scalability, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Data Visualization, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Machine Learning for Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Wrangling, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Operations Research, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Analysis

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Robotics with Webots

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Mapping, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Engineering, Data Structures, Python Programming, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Design

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
  • Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias : LearnQuest
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
  • History of Mental Illness: Wesleyan University
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Machine Learning with Apache Spark: IBM
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Essentials: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems: The University of Sydney
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM

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