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Materials Courses

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


  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Developing Training Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Cinematography, Analytical Skills

    ★ 4.7 (497) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security

    ★ 4.9 (601) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Industrial Piping Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Technical Drawing, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Oil and Gas, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Process Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Construction Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Construction Estimating, Construction, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Facility Management and Maintenance, Energy and Utilities, Cost Estimation, Construction Engineering, Cost Management, Change Orders, Sustainable Architecture, Change Control, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, General Construction and Construction Labor, Facility Management, Leadership Development

    ★ 4.8 (137) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Control, Reliability

    ★ 4.9 (220) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Una aproximación a la química del carbono

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Oil and Gas, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.9 (494) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Petroleum Industry, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Laboratory Experience, Materials science, Hazard Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Equipment, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Image Analysis, Specimen Preparation

    ★ 4.7 (814) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Big Data, Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Management, Environmental Issue

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

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

  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers: OpenAI
  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Construction Management Fundamentals: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Una aproximación a la química del carbono: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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