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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Fundamentals of Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors, Thermal Management

      4.7
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Physical Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy, Product Design, Innovation, Resource Utilization, Business Transformation, Policy Analysis, Business Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Technological Application

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Testing, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Control, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Failure Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      951 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Control, Physics, Construction, Process Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductors, Physics, Physical Science, Failure Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Experimentation, Production Process, Laboratory Experience, Process Validation, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Research, Process Engineering, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production, Verification And Validation, Design Strategies, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment

      4.8
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Construction, Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health Disparities, Civil Engineering, Materials Management, Chemical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Policy, Architectural Design, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Waste Minimization, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Procurement, Policy Analysis, Design Specifications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      AI Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Manufacturing Processes, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Analysis, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
    • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
    • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School

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