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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


  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Performing Arts, Creativity, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Multimedia, Storytelling, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Design, Social Studies

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Viscoelasticidad en materiales poliméricos. Modelización

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Experimentation, Model Evaluation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Design Process, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations

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

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Pain Management, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research, Science and Research, Physiology

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Mechanical Engineering, Production Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Personal protective equipment

    ★ 5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

    ★ 4.5 (351) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Torque (Physics), Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Building Design, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Engineering Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Miami

    Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Operations, Biomedical Technology, Biological Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, AI Integrations, Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Materials and Textures in Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

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

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

  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Viscoelasticidad en materiales poliméricos. Modelización: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling: Arizona State University
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Control Game Materials for Beginners: EDUCBA
  • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Additive Manufacturing Scientific Concepts and Applications: University of Miami

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