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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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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, No-Code Development, WordPress, Web Applications, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems

    4.6
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    404 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Geometry, Data Transformation, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Probability

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    222 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Emergency Response, Vulnerability, Hydrology, Water Resources, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Research, Social Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    705 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Simulations, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

    4.7
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    649 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Scientific Methods, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

    4.8
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Statistics with SAS

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, SAS (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Model Evaluation

    4.7
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    301 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Data Science

    4.7
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Case Studies

    4.7
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    233 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, People Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Relationship Building, Change Management, Neurology, Stress Management, Physiology

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    383 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    547 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development: IBM
  • Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced: Johns Hopkins University
  • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone): University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity: Rice University
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics with SAS: SAS
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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