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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


  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Industrial Piping Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Drawings, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Hydraulics, Mechanical Design, Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Technical Drawing, Process Flow Diagrams, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Oil and Gas, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Process Engineering

    ★ 4.4 (140) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Sustainability Standards, Materials science, Gap Analysis, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Battery Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Chemistry, Sustainable Design, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Analytical Testing, Materials science, Reliability, Electronic Components, Climate Change Mitigation

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Verbal Communication Skills

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Optical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Electrical Engineering, Technical Design, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Materials science, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 3.8 (117) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Differential Equations, Physical Science

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Gmail, Educational Materials, Collaboration, Document Management, Data Sharing, Content Management Systems, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.7 (225) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Developing Training Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Cinematography, Analytical Skills

    ★ 4.7 (497) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Color Matching, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Marketing Design with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Event Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Product Promotion, Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Oil and Gas, Mitigation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Sustainable Engineering, Policy Analysis, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design of Industrial Piping Systems: L&T EduTech
  • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
  • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota
  • Active Optical Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral: Coursera
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University

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