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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

    Foundations in Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Literacy, Writing, Oral Expression, Learning Strategies, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Aesthetics, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Organizational Skills

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSM I Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Product Management, Sprint Planning, Registration

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    3.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Data Validation

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Human Resource Strategy, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Sourcing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Mitigation

    4.2 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Construction aspects of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Design, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architecture and Construction, Industrial Design, Shop Drawing, Construction Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

    4.9 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Business Communication, Business Acumen, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Customer Relationship Building, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Biological Engineering, Scalability, Sustainable Systems, Process Engineering, Product Development, Production Process, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Microbiology, Workforce Development, Capacity Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Maintenance, File Systems, File Management, Information Management, Servers, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, Data Integrity, Infrastructure Architecture, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Scalability, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Analysis of Shallow Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications, Analytical Testing

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Landside Facility Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Building Design, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Security Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety and Security, Sustainable Design, Traffic Flow Optimization, Demand Planning, Capacity Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Airport Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Construction Estimating, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Stormwater Management, Environmental Issue, Failure Analysis, Electrical Equipment

    4.8 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Foundations in Critical Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Practice Exam for Scrum.org PSM I Certification: SkillUp
  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Preparation and Evaluation with Copilot: Microsoft
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Developing A Strategy: University of Western Australia
  • Construction aspects of Steel Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
  • New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Storage Fundamentals with IBM Storage Scale: IBM
  • Analysis of Shallow Foundation: L&T EduTech

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