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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Tableau Software, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Heat Maps, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Histogram, Analytical Skills, Application Deployment, Network Analysis

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Simulations, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Geodesign: Change Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Case Studies, Climate Change Programs, Systems Thinking, Design Thinking, Geospatial Information and Technology, Sustainable Design, Spatial Analysis, Collaborative Software, Decision Support Systems, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    C++ Programming: Classes and Data

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, Object Oriented Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Procedures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Decision Making, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Technology Strategies, Thought Leadership, Program Implementation, Project Implementation, Technology Solutions

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory Management System, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Agile Methodology, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Java, Java Programming, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software), JSON, Git (Version Control System)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Analítica y ciencia de datos para negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Data Manipulation, Project Management Life Cycle, Databases, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Science, Big Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Supervised Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Web Applications, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Use Tableau for Your Data Science Workflow: University of California, Irvine
  • Modern Robotics, Course 6: Capstone Project, Mobile Manipulation: Northwestern University
  • Geodesign: Change Your World: The Pennsylvania State University
  • C++ Programming: Classes and Data: University of London
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building a Generative AI-Ready Organization: Amazon Web Services
  • Implementing Supply Chain Analytics: Unilever
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis

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