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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Communication Systems, Electronics Engineering, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Digital Communications, Restful API, Electrical Engineering, Web Applications, Telecommunications, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing

    4.8 stars, 104 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (104) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Scalability, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.2 stars, 93 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (93) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 71 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (71) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Payment Systems, Governance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Inclusion, Banking Services, Financial Systems, Payment Processing, Innovation, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.7 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Introduction to Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Anomaly Detection, Geospatial Information and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems

    4.7 stars, 135 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Descriptive Statistics

    4.8 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    4 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Process Modeling, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    4.6 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of London
  • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Blockchain Transformations of Financial Services: INSEAD
  • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam: SAS
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest

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