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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Feature Engineering, AI Security, Advertising, Marketing, Anomaly Detection, Data Synthesis, Information Privacy

    4.5 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Practical Data Science for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Presentation, Data Science, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Portfolio Management, Predictive Analytics

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Store, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Data Security, Cloud Development, Data Management, Data Modeling, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Database Architecture and Administration, Threat Management, Data Access, Cloud-Based Integration, File Management, Analytics

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, Physical Science, Statistical Methods

    4.8 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • P

    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics

    4.9 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Identifying Patient Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Classification Algorithms, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Performance Testing

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Access, Extensible Languages and XML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Visualization, Database Software, Data Manipulation, File I/O, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, System Implementation, Cloud Computing

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

    4.5 stars, 36 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Clean Your Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Integration

    4.8 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Machine Learning and NLP Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Data Science, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    3.4 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.4 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Data Science: Microsoft
  • Practical Data Science for Data Analysts: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers: Microsoft
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
  • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
  • Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython: Coursera
  • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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