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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


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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

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    Universiteit Leiden

    A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Environment, Environmental Science, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Economics, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

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    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

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    Coursera

    Semiconductor Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Manufacturing Standards, Production Process, Manufacturing Operations, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Process Control, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Network Infrastructure, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Communication

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

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

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Microfabrication

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Materials science, Product Testing, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personal protective equipment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
  • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Phase Diagrams I & II: Arizona State University
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Fundamentals: Coursera
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals: Arizona State University

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