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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 Colorado Boulder

    Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Simulations, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Arizona State University

    Engineering and Product Design Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Technical Drawing

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Evaluation, Matlab, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Scientific Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning Software, Mathematical Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Applied Mathematics, Data Validation, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process

    4.9 stars, 145 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (145) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.4 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, AI literacy, Data Collection, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Science and Research, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    3.7 stars, 52 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Microsoft

    UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, UI/UX Research, Collaborative Software, User Research, Design Elements And Principles, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 113 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (113) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mechanics of Materials Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Elements And Principles, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Advanced Programming in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Unit Testing, Apple Xcode, Test Case, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Functional Design, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

    4.5 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (160) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Admin Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Administration, Data Management, Customer Relationship Management, Cloud Applications, Security Controls

    3.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (70) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Engineering and Product Design Processes: Arizona State University
  • Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations: University of Glasgow
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Understanding Data: Navigating Statistics, Science, and AI: University of Michigan
  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
  • Mechanics of Materials Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Advanced Programming in Swift: Meta

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