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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Web Presence, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Integration Testing, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Persistence

    4.4 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology, Risk Analysis

    4.9 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (120) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Planning a Generative AI Project

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Risking, Communication

    4.5 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Trauma Care

    4.8 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Regression Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Electrical Power, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Supply And Demand, Trend Analysis

    4.8 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, System Requirements, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences

    4.4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side

    4.6 stars, 80 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a website with MailChimp

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design, Web Presence, Information Architecture, Web Design and Development, Digital Publishing, Account Management, Business Priorities, Editing, Photo Editing

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (87) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera
  • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Planning a Generative AI Project: Amazon Web Services
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Create a Supermarket app using Java OOP: Coursera

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