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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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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Process Modeling, Mathematical Software, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    460 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Data Science, Brand Management, Analytics, Data Literacy, Culture Transformation, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Business Analytics, Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    474 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Nurse Education, Clinical Practices, Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Program Standards, Stress Management, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    507 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Infectious Diseases, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Estimation, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Suicide Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, General Mathematics, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    269 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, Computer Systems, File Management, File I/O, Unix, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Reinforcement Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Product Design, Graphic Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Security, Virtualization, Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology Operations, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Cloud Computing, Mac OS, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Team Collaboration, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Social Network Analysis, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Digital Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    820 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    441 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
  • Algebra and Differential Calculus for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 操作系统原理(Operating Systems): Peking University
  • Machine Learning Introduction for Everyone: IBM
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera
  • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM

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