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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

    Formwork Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Assembly Drawing, General Construction and Construction Labor, Safety Standards, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Engineering Practices, Architecture and Construction, Design Specifications, Safety Assurance, Materials science

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

  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Energy Harvesting

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power, Physics, Mechanics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Chemistry

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U
    S

    Multiple educators

    Sustainable and Circular Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Packaging and Labeling, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Product Design, Business Leadership, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Environmental Laws

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Microsoft Office, Content Creation

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la mecánica de suelos

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics, Hydraulics, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    ممارسات التدريب

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Training Programs, Management Training And Development, Employee Training, Training and Development, Accountability Frameworks, Workforce Development, Developing Training Materials, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, People Development, Gap Analysis, Accountability, Coaching, Meeting Facilitation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Planning, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.7 (199) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Internet Of Things, Electronic Hardware, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Organizational Skills, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Test Tools

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Unleash Student Creativity with Buncee

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Education Software and Technology, Animations, Multimedia, Interactive Learning, Visual Storytelling, Educational Materials, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Content Creation, Student Engagement, Empowerment

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Two-Phase Pipe Hydraulics and Pipe Sizing

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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

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

  • Formwork Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Sustainable and Circular Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Writing Rubric with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Introducción a la mecánica de suelos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • ممارسات التدريب: University of California, Davis
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera

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