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.

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Matching, Branding, Marketing Materials
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Layout Design, Marketing Design, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Facebook, Digital Content, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Social Impact
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cost Estimation, Operational Excellence, Financial Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Event Marketing, Owned Media, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Editing, Marketing Materials, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Driving engagement, Content Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Design, Branding, Content Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Communications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Research, Physical Science, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Building Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Architectural Design, Electrical Power, Materials science, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Professional Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Developing Training Materials, Training Programs, Responsible AI, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Generative AI Agents, Employee Training, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, AI Personalization, Employee Surveys, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Survey Creation, Data Analysis, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks