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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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, Materials science, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Process Analysis

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Product Design, Product Development, Product Testing, Hardware Design, Research and Design, Mockups, Development Testing, Industrial Design, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Design Strategies, Materials science, Ideation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, User Feedback

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    L&T EduTech

    AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Big Data, Data Management, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Process Engineering, Geostatistics, Decision Intelligence, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Production Process, Machine Learning Methods, Energy and Utilities, Machine Learning, Physical Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Resource Management

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Energy and Utilities

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

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

    L&T EduTech

    ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Building Codes, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Oil and Gas, Construction Inspection, Construction, Energy and Utilities, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Safety Standards, General Construction and Construction Labor, Manufacturing Standards, Mechanical Design, Engineering Design Process, Materials science

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Nanophotonics and Detectors

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 3.9 (26) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Design a pitch deck with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Timelines, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Milestones (Project Management), Marketing Collateral, Marketing Design, Project Schedules, Product Promotion, Value Propositions, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Semiconductor Process 2

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Electronic Components, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Data Storage Technologies

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Linguistic Diversity, What for?

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, World History, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Educational Materials, Creativity, Digital Communications

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Differential Equations, Process Modeling, Design Specifications

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular materials courses

  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
  • Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals: University of Michigan
  • Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing: Arizona State University
  • AI & ML Applications in Oil and Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
  • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ASME B31 Series and Pipeline Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Nanophotonics and Detectors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design a pitch deck with Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Semiconductor Process 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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