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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Sustainable Architecture, Land Management, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Economic Development, Construction, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 241 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (241) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

    4.2 stars, 69 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced â… 

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9 stars, 132 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (132) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    4.6 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Love as a Force for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Empathy, Philanthropy, Relationship Building, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Work, Culture, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Psychology, Performing Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 430 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (430) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Back-End Web Development

    4.8 stars, 393 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Collaboration, Digital pedagogy, Discussion Facilitation, Test Tools

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Economics

    4.7 stars, 430 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Developing Training Materials, Learning Management Systems, Education and Training, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Ability To Meet Deadlines

    4.7 stars, 234 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (234) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Integrity

    4.4 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Culture, Governance, Public Safety and National Security

    4.8 stars, 519 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (519) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supplier Management

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Supply Management, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Risk Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Vendor Relationship Management, Case Studies, Contract Management, Risk Management, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Business Ethics, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 268 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (268) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular materials courses

  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
  • A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Advanced â… : Sungkyunkwan University
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford Online
  • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
  • Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology: University of London
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Data Cleaning & Processing with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft

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