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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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    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: SPSS, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Social Sciences, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation

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    95 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Policy, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM COBOL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), File I/O, IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Programming Principles, Mainframe Technologies, Procedure Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Editing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Advanced Models for Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Workforce Management, Business Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, GitHub, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Generative AI, Software Installation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Howard University

    Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Visualization, Applied Mathematics, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM COBOL Basics: IBM
  • Software Engineering Tools and Practices: Codio
  • Advanced Models for Decision Making: University of Minnesota
  • Boost Your Productivity with GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera

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