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Materials courses can help you learn about the properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, as well as techniques for testing and analyzing these materials. You can build skills in material selection, failure analysis, and sustainability practices in material usage. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for design, finite element analysis for stress testing, and various laboratory techniques for material characterization, allowing you to apply your knowledge in practical settings.


Popular Materials Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Functional Design, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Computing Platforms, System Configuration, Embedded Systems

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Microcápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Microarchitecture, Analytical Testing, Chemical Engineering, Product Testing, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Videography, Web Presence, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Writing, Photography, Layout Design, Copywriting, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Brand Management, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Pipe Material Specification

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Mechanical Design, Technical Drawing, Engineering Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Manufacturing Standards, Thermal Management, Technical Standard, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science

    ★ 4.4 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Creativity, Education Software and Technology

    ★ 4.8 (8.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Wind Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, High Voltage, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Materials science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Structural Analysis, Financial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Failure Analysis, Cost Estimation, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

    ★ 4.7 (7.3K) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Miami

    Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Technology, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction Techniques and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimating, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, General Construction and Construction Labor, Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Estimation, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Engineering Practices, Digital Analysis, Machine Controls, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Automation Engineering, Commercial Construction, Civil Engineering

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Miami

    Advanced Concepts in Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, AI Integrations, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular materials courses

  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
  • Microcápsulas: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pipe Material Specification : L&T EduTech
  • Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Wind Energy: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals: University of Miami
  • Anatomy: University of Michigan
  • Construction Techniques and Practices: L&T EduTech

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