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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Syllabus Development, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Construction Management Industry and Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Cost Management, Facility Management, Communication Planning, Team Building, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    IA Para Todos (Português)

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning

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    University of Minnesota

    Desarrollo de software Agile

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Program Development, File I/O, Data Persistence, Software Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Oxygen Therapy, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Function Testing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Kinesiology, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Big Data Processing Using Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Infrastructure, File Systems, Data Processing, Data Management, Analytics, Data Science, Databases, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Java, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Mechanics, Control Systems, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Construction Management Industry and Profession: University of Maryland, College Park
  • IA Para Todos (Português): DeepLearning.AI
  • Desarrollo de software Agile: University of Minnesota
  • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Cómo entrenar a tus electrones 2: Diodos y Transistores: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Big Data Processing Using Hadoop: Johns Hopkins University

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