Materials Science Courses and Certifications

Microstructural Evolution of Materials Part 2: Defects and Diffusion

Discover the principles of point defect evolution that explain materials science phenomena.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microstructural Evolution in Materials: Phase Transformations

Explore microstructural evolution in materials with this 4-week course from MIT. Learn about phase transformations, nucleation, precipitate growth, and interface stability.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microstructural Evolution of Materials: Surfaces and Surface-Driven Reactions

Discover the principles of Surfaces & Surface-Driven Reactions that explain materials science phenomena.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Material Behavior

1203 ratings at Coursera

Explore the properties of materials and their microstructures in this 6-week course by Georgia Tech. Learn about atomic structure, bonding, defects, and noncrystalline materials.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

4346 ratings at Coursera

Explore key aspects of materials science in a 5-week course by UC Davis, covering material properties, manufacturing principles, and their applications in engineering fields.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cellular Solids: Structure, Properties and Applications (Spring 2015)

This course reviews the processing and structure of cellular materials as they are created from polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, and composites, develops models for the mechanical behavior of cellular solids

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

326 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of materials science, computational science, and information science in this 5-week course by Georgia Institute of Technology. Learn about materials informatics, data sciences, and cyberinfrastructure tools.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Materials Science

28 ratings at Coursera

Explore the world of materials science with Arizona State University's 6-week course. Learn about atomic structures, interatomic bonding, and crystal structures without heavy mathematics.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Materials Science for Technological Application

Gain an introductory understanding of Materials Science with Arizona State University's 26-week course. Explore atom bonding, crystal structure, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Ideal for engineers.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Microcredential

Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

Arizona State University's 22-week course delves into advanced materials science concepts, covering strengthening of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Ideal for engineers and quality control professionals.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

Explore the shaping of materials and their properties with Arizona State University's 5-week course. Learn about diffusion mechanisms, dislocation's role in strengthening materials, and more.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hardening, Polymers, Properties

19 ratings at Coursera

A 5-week course by Arizona State University exploring age hardening, polymer science, synthesis methods, and the impact of temperature on structural properties.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ceramics and Composites

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore ceramics and composites in a 5-week course by Arizona State University. Learn about glass strengthening, ceramic structures, and the characteristics of composite materials.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore atomic bonding, crystal structures, and physical properties of metals in a 5-week course by Arizona State University. Learn about defects, tensile testing, and material parameters.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing

Learn the fundamentals of non-destructive testing (NDT), a technique used to evaluate material and structure properties and defects without causing damage.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)