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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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    Universidad Austral

    Estadística aplicada a los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Risk Analysis, Business Analytics, Statistics, Risk Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Risk Management, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Fundamental

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Technical Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    686 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Statistical Process Controls, Team Building, Exploratory Data Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Process Analysis, Data Literacy, Process Flow Diagrams, Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement and Optimization

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Maintainability, Python Programming, Software Development, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Code Reusability, Scripting

    4.5
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    600 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Medical Science and Research, Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    848 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Generative AI Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Creativity, AI Integrations, Verification And Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Software, Microsoft Azure, No-Code Development, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Model Training, Cloud Deployment, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    833 reviews

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Program Development, Animations, Game Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Web Scraping, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Estadística aplicada a los negocios: Universidad Austral
  • 3D CAD Fundamental: National Taiwan University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
  • Generative AI Content Creation: Adobe
  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio: Coursera
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2): Rice University
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford Online

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