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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


  • S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Environment, System Configuration

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Design Strategies, Data Storage

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, electromagnetics, Science and Research, Research, Personal protective equipment, Energy and Utilities

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    MedCerts

    The Skin, Bones, and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Trauma Care

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    ★ 4.6 (67) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, SQL, Data Visualization Software, Database Design, AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Feature Engineering, Database Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Tableau Software, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    ★ 3.6 (31) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Restful API, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Application Security, Electronics, Product Automation, System Configuration, Python Programming, Electronic Components, Software Installation

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Certified Associate Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Cloud Development, Microservices, Devops Tools, Webhook Security, Virtualization, OS Process Management, Package and Software Management, Data Persistence, Scalability, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 3.6 (87) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Regression Analysis in R

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, Plot (Graphics)

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Database Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Databases, Database Design, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Java Programming, Database Development, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Database Software

    ★ 4.7 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Prepare for AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • The Sun and the Total Eclipse of August 2017: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Skin, Bones, and Muscles: MedCerts
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Python, SQL, Tableau for Data Science: Coursera
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Docker Certified Associate Exam Prep: LearnKartS
  • Modern Regression Analysis in R: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Java Database Connectivity: LearnQuest

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