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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

    Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Product Design, Process Validation, Materials science, Design Strategies, Production Process, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Laboratory Research, Design, Experimentation, Machine Controls, Prototyping, Laboratory Equipment

    4.7 stars, 222 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH)

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Practices, Construction, Failure Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Practices, Civil Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8 stars, 956 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7 stars, 529 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (529) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 9.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Ceramics and Composites

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Breakage Control, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

    4.4 stars, 56 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Differential Equations, Physics, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Mechanics, Electronic Components, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

    4.7 stars, 987 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (987) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

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

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

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

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Language Competency, Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer, Research, Human Learning, Student Engagement, Literacy, 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

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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, Engineering Calculations, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering, Geometry, Electrical Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Generative AI Agents, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
  • Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH): L&T EduTech
  • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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