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.

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Promotional Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Ideation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Online Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Advertising, Copywriting, Design Thinking, Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control Systems, Supply Chain, Procurement, Order Management, Microsoft Excel, Operational Efficiency, Pareto Chart, Prioritization, Excel Formulas, Management Information Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Interactive Learning, Educational Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Design, Instructional Design, Train The Trainer, No-Code Development, Education Software and Technology, Web Content, Design and Product, Web Design and Development, Data Sharing, Functional Design, Data Import/Export, Content Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Business Strategy, Product Promotion, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Personalized Campaigns, Social Impact, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Developing Training Materials, Project Documentation, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Collaboration, Teamwork, Knowledge Transfer, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Shared Media, Multimedia, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Calendar Management, Content Marketing, User Accounts, Business Communication, Marketing Communications, Cloud-Based Integration, Team Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Standard Operating Procedure, Procedure Development, Team Collaboration, Project Documentation, Proofreading, Program Evaluation, Process Management, Employee Surveys, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Developing Training Materials
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Building, Training Programs, Developing Training Materials, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Workflow Management, Training and Development, Stakeholder Communications, User Feedback, Employee Training, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Problem Management, Communication Strategies, Technical Support
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Editing, Vocabulary, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks