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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


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    Coursera

    Develop Linkedin designs with Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Developing Training Materials, Employee Training, Training and Development, Learning Management Systems, Content Management, People Analytics, Content Management Systems, Training Programs, Content Creation, Writing

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Education Software and Technology, Student Support and Services, Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Simulations, Instructional Design, Arithmetic, Diversity Awareness, Curiosity, Logical Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Human Factors, Architectural Design, Building Design, Thermal Management, Sustainable Design, HVAC, Environment and Resource Management, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Materials science

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Writing and Editing, Promotional Materials, Design, Visual Design, Media Strategy, Marketing Collateral, Ideation, Graphic Design, Electronic Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Design and Product, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media, Design Thinking, Business Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Microarchitecture, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Hardware Architecture, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Teaching Infographics with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials, Visual Storytelling

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    تمكين المبيعات

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Persona Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Development, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Target Audience, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Success Management, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Content Strategy, Target Market, Content Marketing, Marketing Collateral, Business Writing, Customer Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Music Management, Marketing and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Music, Marketing Materials, Event Management, Marketing Planning, Branding, Event Marketing, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Fiscal Management, Marketing Budgets, Business Marketing, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Music History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Solar Power Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Simulations, Sustainable Technologies, Semiconductors, Scalability, Electrical Equipment, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Materials science, Innovation, Cost Estimation

    3 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Créer du contenu de développement durable avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing

    4.6 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Develop Linkedin designs with Visme: Coursera
  • Establish Company Training Initiatives with Canvas: Coursera
  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
  • Designing Breakthrough Advertisements and Commercials: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS): University of Minnesota
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching Infographics with Genially: Coursera
  • تمكين المبيعات: HubSpot Academy
  • Music Management, Marketing and PR: Sage Publications

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