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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Quality Assurance, Performance Testing, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Image Quality

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Design for Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Design Process, Product Design, Design Strategies, Production Process, Design

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Three-Phase, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

    ★ 3.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Optical and X-Ray Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Techniques

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Production Process

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Jetting and Stereolithography

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science

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

  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation

    ★ 5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Safety Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Taxonomy, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Prototyping

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: Arizona State University
  • 3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light: EDUCBA
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
  • Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Optical and X-Ray Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
  • Electrical Properties and Semiconductors: Arizona State University

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