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    • C

      Capitals Coalition

      Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Business Metrics, Decision Making, Project Scoping, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, International Finance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Environmental Regulations, Banking, Governance, Accounting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Restful API, Web Applications, Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Secure Coding, Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, System Configuration, General Networking, Python Programming, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Debugging

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Windows OS Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Medical Imaging, Computer Vision, X-Ray Computed Tomography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Digital Business - Understand the digital world

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Business Technologies, Innovation, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Network Model

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering: University of Minnesota
    • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
    • Detecting COVID-19 with Chest X-Ray using PyTorch: Coursera Project Network
    • Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion: 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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