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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 Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, English Language, Science and Research, Vocabulary, Literacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Environment, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storytelling, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Mining, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Big Data, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Business Ethics, Business, Social Impact

    4.7
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    106K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling

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    365 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
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    232 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    530 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Power of Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Probability, A/B Testing, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Inference, Statistical Programming, Jupyter, Python Programming, Technical Communication

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Production Process, Process Development

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    320 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Debugging

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, IBM Cloud, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Integrated Development Environments, Data Analysis, GitHub, Python Programming, Scala Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • The Power of Statistics: Google
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Financial Markets: Yale University

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