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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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    Lund University

    Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Environmental Science, Supply Management, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Data Processing, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Data Science, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM AI Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Software Development Life Cycle, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, LangChain, ChatGPT, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Data Import/Export, AI Workflows, Python Programming, Engineering Software, Machine Learning, Data Science

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Creativity, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Thermal Management, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Model Deployment, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Hydraulics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Probability, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Trigonometry

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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Introduction to Forensic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Blood Collection, Investigation, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Deductive Reasoning, Estimation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Debugging

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 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

  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • IBM AI Developer: IBM
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
  • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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