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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Algorithms, Control Systems, Simulations, Engineering, Linear Algebra, Estimation

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, YAML

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management, Encryption, Authentications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition and Diet, Laboratory Testing, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Applications Across Industries

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Community Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Business Development, Market Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Supply Chain

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Resilience, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Python Programming, Unsupervised Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Content Management, Animations, Game Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning, Simulations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Protecting Business Innovations via Copyright

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Innovation, Digital Assets, Legal Proceedings, Business Strategy, Creativity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Strategy, Registration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
    • Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs: Arizona State University
    • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Foundations en Español: Google Cloud
    • Office of the CISO Institute: Cybersecurity Essentials: Google
    • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
    • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University

    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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