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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Concrete Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Structural Analysis, Engineering Drawings, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Codes, Design Specifications, Construction Estimating, Civil Engineering, Construction, Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Practices, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Technical Documentation, Engineering Software

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Diversity Awareness, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Organizing, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (583) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Health Assessment, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Education and Training, Data Collection, Case Studies, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.8 (138) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Dashboard, Digital Design, Productivity, Color Matching, Content Creation, Developing Training Materials, Digital Content, Organizational Skills, Design Elements And Principles, Editing

    ★ 4.5 (36) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Y

    Yad Vashem

    El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Public History, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Political Sciences

    ★ 5 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Shopify eCommerce: Social Media Ads for Sales Success

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Performance marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Budgets, Target Market, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, E-Commerce, Budget Management, Content Creation, Account Management, Video Production, Apple iOS

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Diseña imprimibles para cursos en línea usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Typography, Marketing Collateral, Graphical Tools, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Materials

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Digital Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Data Mapping, Cultural Responsiveness, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Health Technology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Electrophysiology, AI Personalization, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Concrete Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • Improve your productivity and performance with Canva: Coursera
  • El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad: Yad Vashem
  • Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs: Arizona State University
  • Shopify eCommerce: Social Media Ads for Sales Success: Skillshare
  • Diseña imprimibles para cursos en línea usando Canva: Coursera

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