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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

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    9.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of London

    Machine Learning for All

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Data Collection, Classification Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Operational Efficiency, Business Workflow Analysis, Human Factors, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Flows, Figma (Design Software), Information Architecture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide to Snowpark

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Model Deployment, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Containerization, Python Programming, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Application Development, Data Science, Cloud Computing, SQL, Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming, Ruby (Programming Language), Theoretical Computer Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Prompting Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, Prompt Patterns, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Email Automation, LLM Application, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Ideation, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Solution Design, Critical Thinking, Document Management, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning for All: University of London
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • The Ultimate Guide to Snowpark: Packt
  • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera

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