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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.


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    Duke University

    Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Logistic Regression, Statistical Modeling, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Version Control

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Social Impact, Adaptability, Action Oriented, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Vulnerability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Data Cleansing, Correlation Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Matplotlib, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Design of High-Performance Optical Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronic Components, Systems Design, Human Factors, Engineering Calculations, Technical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Database Management, Query Languages, Case Studies, Data Access, Program Development, Statistical Programming, Data Presentation, Scripting, Perl (Programming Language), Data Processing, Automation, Data Integration, Stored Procedure, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Debugging, Data Validation, Data Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Continuous Integration, Middleware, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Human Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Components

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Interoperability, Innovation, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data-oriented programming, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Science

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    I/O-efficient algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Access, Performance Tuning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Sciences, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Data Science with R: Duke University
  • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Sports Analytics: Data, Representation, and Models in Sports: University of Michigan
  • Design of High-Performance Optical Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Digital Thread: Components: University at Buffalo
  • Getting Started with R: Coursera

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