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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Commercial Laws, Legal Strategy, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, E-Commerce, Legal Proceedings, Registration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Software Installation, Debugging

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Building Information Modeling, Data Manipulation, Global Positioning Systems, Network Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, Supervised Learning, UI Components

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      21 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Estructuras de datos en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, GitHub, Application Programming Interface (API)

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, User Story, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Prototyping, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Prioritization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Containerization

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Data Transformation, SQL

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Biochemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      4.5
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Grant Writing for Health Researchers

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Proposal Writing, Biostatistics, Proposal Development, Writing, Editing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Medical Science and Research, Literacy, Science and Research, Research Design, Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Communication, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Prerequisite Course

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Application Development, Unix, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, Package and Software Management, Application Servers, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Software Installation, Node.JS

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Protecting Business Innovations via Trademark: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS: L&T EduTech
    • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
    • MLOps Tools: MLflow and Hugging Face: Duke University
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Requirements Elicitation: Artifact and Stakeholder Analysis: University of Colorado System
    • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
    • Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Material Science

    Material science refers to the properties of solid materials and how the structure and composition of a material determine its properties. It helps engineers improve and design products by testing and researching materials to determine how to manipulate them for best results. Material science affects every field that involves engineering, including electronics, telecommunications, ground transportation, medicine, energy, and aerospace, for example.‎

    It's important to learn material science in order to come up with new and innovative products. It is necessary for lowering costs of production and creating long-lasting products. Material science is also important to learn because it is part of engineering design and how different materials will perform in your project, helping you determine which to use.‎

    Any career in engineering will use material science. This is used in many areas of engineering but you can also become a material engineer. In these careers you will test and research different types of material in order to determine the best way to create a product. You will use your knowledge in the area to create new materials and find any possible product failure which helps to create better and innovative product designs.‎

    Online courses can help you learn about material science by giving you the knowledge you need to progress in the field. The courses offer a variety of levels to get you ready for the next step. Online courses offer you the flexibility to work around your schedule, and the experts that teach them are available to answer questions and guide you in each course. You will have lectures and readings as well as assignments that will help you gain an understanding of material science. These courses can supplement your existing knowledge or be at a higher level to deepen your understanding of the topic.‎

    Online Material Science courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Material Science skills. Choose from a wide range of Material Science courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Material Science, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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