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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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Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Interactivity with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Google Colab for Data Science & AI using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Analysis, NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Restful API, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Scatter Plots, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Transformation, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Personal Development And Business Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Strategic Decision-Making, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Time Management, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Prioritization, Personal Development, Ingenuity, Open Mindset, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Business Leadership

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Access, R Programming, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Data Entry, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Content Creation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Arduino Platform and C Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Agile Software Development

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Node.JS, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Package and Software Management, Program Development, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Python Programming And Libraries for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Seaborn, NumPy, Python Programming, Scatter Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Box Plots, JSON, File Management, Debugging, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interactivity with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Google Colab for Data Science & AI using Python: Packt
  • Personal Development And Business Productivity: Alex Genadinik
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Arduino Platform and C Programming: University of California, Irvine
  • Agile Software Development: University of Minnesota

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