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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


  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Viscoelasticidad en materiales poliméricos. Modelización

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Experimentation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Estimation, Analytical Testing, Differential Equations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Ferrous Technology II

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Production Process

    4.8 stars, 321 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Material Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Laboratory Research, Experimentation, Machine Controls, Process Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.9 stars, 31 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Robotics, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Operations, Autodesk, Production Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Automation, Process Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Probability Distribution

    3.9 stars, 52 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Laminados compuestos: Materiales avanzados en ingeniería

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Failure Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Packt

    Material Fundamentals - Procedural Textures in Blender 4.4

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Creative Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Process Engineering, Mechanics, Reliability

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Microcápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Micrometer, Breakage Control, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Chemical Engineering, Product Testing, Pharmacology, Laboratory Techniques, Systems Analysis, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Image Quality

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Miami

    Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Technology, Prototyping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process

    4.7 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Viscoelasticidad en materiales poliméricos. Modelización: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Ferrous Technology II: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Material Extrusion: Arizona State University
  • Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Laminados compuestos: Materiales avanzados en ingeniería: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Material Fundamentals - Procedural Textures in Blender 4.4: Packt
  • Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II: Arizona State University
  • Microcápsulas: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • 3ds Max Architecture: Model, Texture & Light: EDUCBA

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