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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


  • 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
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    140 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    38 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Video Editing, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Marketing, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Graphic Design

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    41 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Geospatial Mapping, Process Analysis, Microbiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    79 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

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    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Design, User Accounts

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    67 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Assembly Drawing, Product Design, Product Testing, Hardware Design, Mockups, Product Development, Usability Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Conceptual Design, Cost Estimation, Design Strategies, Research and Design, Materials science, Electronics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    125 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Equipment decontamination

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    46 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of RCC Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Engineering Documentation, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Design Specifications, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    65 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Product Testing, Engineering Design Process, Mockups, Product Development, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    24 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Ɖ

    Ɖcole 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
    Ā·
    481 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Ɖ

    Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

    L'art des structures 1 : CĆ¢bles et arcs

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Design, Safety Assurance, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    49 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Airbus Beyond

    Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Order Management, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Inventory Control Systems, Materials Management, Order Delivery, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Supply Management, Production Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Risk Mitigation, Supply And Demand, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Change Management

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva:Ā Coursera
  • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva:Ā Coursera
  • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production:Ā L&T EduTech
  • ؄نؓاؔ ŲŖŲµŲ§Ł…ŁŠŁ… ŲŖŲ³ŁˆŁŠŁ‚ŁŠŲ© مذهلة ŲØŲ§Ų³ŲŖŲ®ŲÆŲ§Ł… ŁƒŲ§Ł†ŁŲ§:Ā Coursera
  • Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing:Ā Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Process 1:Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Design Basics of RCC Buildings:Ā L&T EduTech
  • Prototyping:Ā Arizona State University
  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique

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