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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


  • 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

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Enhancing education through open opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Educational Materials, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Course Development, Social Justice, Student-Centred Learning, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Policy Development, Intellectual Property

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Microcápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Process Engineering, Maintainability, Analytical Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Process Control, Performance Testing, Production Process, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Hardening, Polymers, Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Physical Science

    ★ 4.4 (96) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Virtual Reality, Grammar, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Differential Equations, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (980) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Miami

    Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Biomedical Technology, Biological Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, AI Integrations, Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Materials science, Drug Development, Scalability

    ★ 4.7 (3.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Research Methodologies, Decision Intelligence, Experimentation

    ★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Mecánica de materiales

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanics, Materials science, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • 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, Energy and Utilities, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, 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

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

  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Enhancing education through open opportunities: Politecnico di Milano
  • Microcápsulas: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
  • Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications: University of Miami
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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