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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


  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Materials science

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Industrial Engineering, Production Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    581 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to create and sell templates on Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Knowledge, Design, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Commercialization, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Selling Techniques, Sales

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering, Pump Stations, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Quality, Production Process, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Three-Phase, Equipment Design, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Educational Materials, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Science and Research, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Gift Accounting, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Planning, Campaign Planning, Customer Relationship Building, Developing Training Materials, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Income Tax, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Tax Compliance, Marketing Materials, Administration, Policy Development, Tax

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI for Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nanophotonics and Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
  • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • How to create and sell templates on Canva: Coursera
  • From Wellhead to Refinery: Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: L&T EduTech
  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos: Universidad Austral
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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