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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


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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Production Process, Laboratory Testing, Mechanics, Physical Science, Process Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Reliability

    4.7 stars, 298 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Breakage Control, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations

    4.6 stars, 215 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science

    4.7 stars, 234 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Design, Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Sustainable Business, Materials Management, Procurement, Sustainable Systems, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Occupational Health, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Miami

    Materials Used for Additive Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Production Process, Biotechnology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 203 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Strength of Materials Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Failure Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Thermal Management, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Safety Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Trigonometry

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Electronics

    4.7 stars, 4.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Schematic Diagrams

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    AI Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Materials science, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Modeling, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Manufacturing Processes, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Materials Science: Arizona State University
  • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Materials Used for Additive Manufacturing: University of Miami
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Strength of Materials Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis

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