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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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    Snowflake

    Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Warehousing, Cloud Development, SQL, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Stored Procedure, Data Storage, Database Management, Generative AI, Data Science, Data Import/Export, Machine Learning

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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis

    4.7
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    Columbia University

    MOS Transistors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation, Differential Equations, Calculus

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Storyboarding, Network Model

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Expense Management, Budgeting, Inventory Management System, Data Management, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Evolution: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    330 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle SQL Basics

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Thread: Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Operations, Process Design, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Digital Transformation, Industrial Engineering, Internet Of Things, Computer-Aided Design, Technology Roadmaps, Enterprise Resource Planning, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Technologies, Cloud Computing

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    475 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Environmental Issue, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Development Environment

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Intro to Snowflake for Devs, Data Scientists, Data Engineers: Snowflake
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • MOS Transistors: Columbia University
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Oracle SQL Basics: LearnQuest
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London
  • Digital Thread: Implementation: University at Buffalo

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