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    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Infectious Diseases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Emerging Technologies, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      686 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Supervised Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Feature Engineering, Random Forest Algorithm, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Performance Metric

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Performance Metric, Business Metrics, Target Audience, Stakeholder Engagement, Drive Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Variance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      950 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, R Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, Information Privacy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      412 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Apple Xcode, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      709 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Java for Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      New York University

      Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Financial Services, Finance, Tensorflow, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      679 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Meta

      Introduction to Mobile Development

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Cross Platform Development, Web Design and Development, Javascript, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      548 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
    • COVID19 Data Analysis Using Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Classification: IBM
    • Creating Dashboards and Storytelling with Tableau: University of California, Davis
    • Six Sigma Advanced Analyze Phase: Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
    • iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs: University of California, Irvine
    • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Material Science

    Material science refers to the properties of solid materials and how the structure and composition of a material determine its properties. It helps engineers improve and design products by testing and researching materials to determine how to manipulate them for best results. Material science affects every field that involves engineering, including electronics, telecommunications, ground transportation, medicine, energy, and aerospace, for example.‎

    It's important to learn material science in order to come up with new and innovative products. It is necessary for lowering costs of production and creating long-lasting products. Material science is also important to learn because it is part of engineering design and how different materials will perform in your project, helping you determine which to use.‎

    Any career in engineering will use material science. This is used in many areas of engineering but you can also become a material engineer. In these careers you will test and research different types of material in order to determine the best way to create a product. You will use your knowledge in the area to create new materials and find any possible product failure which helps to create better and innovative product designs.‎

    Online courses can help you learn about material science by giving you the knowledge you need to progress in the field. The courses offer a variety of levels to get you ready for the next step. Online courses offer you the flexibility to work around your schedule, and the experts that teach them are available to answer questions and guide you in each course. You will have lectures and readings as well as assignments that will help you gain an understanding of material science. These courses can supplement your existing knowledge or be at a higher level to deepen your understanding of the topic.‎

    Online Material Science courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Material Science skills. Choose from a wide range of Material Science courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Material Science, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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