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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

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Environment, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Cost Reduction

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    481 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Editing, Animation and Game Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    230 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Process Control, Semiconductors, Quality Assurance, Process Validation, Production Process, Verification And Validation, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Standards, Electronics, Hardware Design, Process Improvement, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Beginner · 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
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, electromagnetics, Materials science, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Management, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    376 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    253 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Microarchitecture, Laboratory Experience, Thermal Management, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Innovation, Scientific Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    85 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    295 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera
  • Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique

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