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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Infographics, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

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    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Data Science, Algorithms, Simulations, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Big Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Governance, Social Studies, Business Transformation, Social Sciences, Social Impact

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    University at Buffalo

    Safety in the Utility Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Environmental Regulations, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety and Security, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Advanced Mathematics, Python Programming, Analysis

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    239 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Histogram, Functional Design, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

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    Duke University

    Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Software Testing, Program Development, Simulations, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Web Servers, Web Content, Web Design

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Databricks, Data Processing, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Databases, Cloud Services, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Relational Databases, Cloud Storage, MySQL, Data Store, SQL, Database Management, Data Storage, Data Lakes

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code: University of Toronto
  • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
  • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University

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