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Materials Courses

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


  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Collaborative Software, Statistics

    4.5 stars, 352 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mechanics of Materials Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Elements And Principles, Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Design, Conceptual Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH)

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Materials science, Construction, Failure Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Technical Standard

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Community Health, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

    5 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, Process Validation, Materials science, Design Strategies, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Analytical Testing

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Blender 3D Modeling and Game Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Productivity, Graphical Tools, Geometry, Editing, User Interface (UI), Model Optimization, Asset Management, Design, Control Panels, Data Import/Export, Digital Assets, Production Process, Materials Management, Environment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering, Geometry, Electrical Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Materials, Lighting, and Rendering in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Game Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • N

    National Taiwan University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking

    4.9 stars, 20K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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