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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Programming Principles, Full-Stack Web Development, GitHub, Version Control, Code Reusability, Program Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Git (Version Control System), Diagram Design, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Web Development, Computational Logic, C# (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Aerospace 3D Printing: Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Development, Sustainable Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, General Mathematics, Derivatives

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Distributed Computing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming, Calculus, Mechanics, Vibrations, Simulations, Derivatives

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Testing, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Program Development, Test Case, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Application Design, Programming Principles

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Network Model, Deductive Reasoning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Computer Science, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York Institute of Finance

    Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Financial Trading, Data Pipelines, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Securities Trading, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Training, Market Trend, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Correlation Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cloud Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
  • Aerospace 3D Printing: Additive Manufacturing: Coursera
  • Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 1: Least Squares: Johns Hopkins University
  • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización: Universitat de Barcelona
  • TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Intellectual Humility: Theory: The University of Edinburgh
  • Using Machine Learning in Trading and Finance: New York Institute of Finance

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