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.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanics, Materials science, Torque (Physics), Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Assurance, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Emerging Technologies, Business Transformation, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Processes, Design, Business Economics, Innovation, Product Development, New Product Development
★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Building Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Digital Transformation, Health And Safety Standards, Innovation
★ 5 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Plant Operations and Management, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Petroleum Industry, Mechanical Design, Engineering Practices, Thermal Management
★ 4.9 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Materials science, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Process Analysis
★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Components, Display Devices, electromagnetics, Chemistry, Physics
★ 4.7 (160) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Brochures, Campaign Planning, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Style Guides, Collaborative Software, Branding, Brand Management, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Materials science
★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Electronic Media, English Language, Storytelling, Language Competency, Digital Transformation, Editing
★ 4.8 (2.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Performance Testing
★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Engineering Analysis
★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months