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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

    Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Conflict Management, Presentations, Technical Communication, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Non-Verbal Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Team Management, Business Writing, Strategic Communication, Strategic Thinking

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Operational Analysis, Analysis, Demand Planning, Mathematical Modeling, Econometrics, Markov Model, Behavioral Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Dynamics, Customer Demand Planning, Probability, Social Impact, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Databases, NoSQL, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, SQL, Relational Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science with R - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Predictive Modeling, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Science, Data Collection, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Ggplot2, Data Visualization, Data Transformation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, User Requirements Documents

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Histogram, Statistical Analysis, Box Plots, Process Improvement, Logistic Regression, Statistics, Variance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Accounting, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Operations Research, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Vulnerability, Risk Control, Hydrology, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Research, Social Sciences, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Principles of UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Mental Health, Personal Attributes, Positivity, Empathy, Mental Concentration, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Standards, 3D Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Process Control, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Prototyping

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Diseño de Experiencia del Usuario (UX) de Google

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Wireframing, User Story, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Mockups, Adobe XD, Ideation, Responsive Web Design, Layout Design, User Experience, Design Elements And Principles, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Data Science with R - Capstone Project: IBM
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma: University of Amsterdam
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Evaluación de peligros y riesgos por fenómenos naturales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
  • Mindfulness and Well-being: Rice University

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