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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Branding, Design Software, Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

    ★ 4.4 (301) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Materials, Product Promotion, Driving engagement, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Diversity Marketing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Fashion

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Strategic Partnership, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Production Process, Case Studies

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Brand Marketing, Style Guides, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Organizational Skills, Marketing, File Management, Graphic Design, Business, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (929) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Material Requirements Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.6 (572) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Cell Cultures, Environment, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Pharmaceuticals, Production Process, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Natural Resource Management, Process Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • H

    HRCI

    Learning and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Adult Education, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Compliance Training, Instructional Design, Workforce Development, On-The-Job Training, Organizational Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Professional Development, Learning Styles, Return On Investment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Fire And Life Safety, Safety Assurance, Occupational Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety Training, Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Accident Prevention, Safety Standards, Electrical Safety, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Planning, Product Quality (QA/QC), Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Product Management, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Experience, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Supply Chain Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Forecasting, Material Requirements Planning, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Communication Planning, Excel Formulas, Performance Metric, Capacity Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Meeting Facilitation

    ★ 4.5 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular materials courses

  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Marketing: Adobe
  • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
  • Create a Business Marketing Brand Kit Using Canva: Coursera
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Learning and Development: HRCI
  • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis
  • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey

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