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      Arizona State University

      Hardening, Polymers, Properties

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Cosmetic Formulation Science

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Record Keeping, Product Development, Personal Care, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Laboratory Experience, Process Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Process Control

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Ceramics and Composites

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Physics, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Micrometer, Electronics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Structural Analysis, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mecánica de materiales

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Structural Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Management, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Big Data, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Collaborative Software, Statistics, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      349 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Process Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
    • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
    • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
    • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Electrical Properties and Semiconductors: Arizona State University
    • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University

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