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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Material Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Promotional Materials, Campaign Management, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Robotics, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Operations, Autodesk, Production Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Process Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Electronic Media, English Language, Storytelling, Language Competency, Digital Transformation, Editing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Jetting and Stereolithography

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Essentials of Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Design, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Materials science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Systems Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Three-Phase, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Production Process

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Marketing Material Design in Canva: Coursera
  • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania
  • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes: Arizona State University
  • Essentials of Additive Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University

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