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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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    Coursera

    Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Performance Tuning, Electrical Power, Thermal Management, Engineering Management, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Capacity Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Components, System Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Chemistry, Continuous Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    The R Programming Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, R Programming, Data Structures, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Scripting

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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Key Management, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling

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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Tree Maps, Geographic Information Systems, Plotly, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Job Control Language (JCL), Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, Data Centers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    EDUCBA

    Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Application Development

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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SQL Mathematical Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Data Manipulation, Database Systems

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Selenium Automation and Testing Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Case, Java, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Análisis de documentos con servicios cognitivos de Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Machine Learning Methods, Data Validation, No-Code Development, Data Processing, Document Management, Cloud Services

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Alberta

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Mindfulness, Resilience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Demystifying EV Batteries: Tech & Management: Coursera
  • The R Programming Starter Course: Microsoft
  • Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography: EDUCBA
  • Interactive Statistical Data Visualization 101: Coursera
  • Exploratory vs Confirmatory data analysis using Python: Coursera
  • Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX: IBM
  • Advanced Capstone Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment: EDUCBA
  • SQL Mathematical Functions: Coursera
  • Selenium Automation and Testing Frameworks: Packt

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