Construction Materials Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

Home Safe Home - The Science of Safer, Stronger, and More Secure Homes - Lecture 2

Explore the science behind safer homes through innovations in building materials, glass technology, security systems, and fire protection from this classic 1988 lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Basic Construction Materials

1 rating

Comprehensive exploration of construction materials, covering engineering concepts, material properties, and applications in stone, brick, cement, metals, polymers, pavements, and wood.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

The Building Structure (Self-Paced)

Master the fundamentals of building structure design, from cranes and structural systems to construction materials, while learning how concrete, steel, and masonry elements create safe, stable structures.

• Noble Desktop
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• $279.00

Career Certificate

Interiors and Finish Site Work (Self-Paced)

Master interior construction management essentials, from wall types and drywall finishes to asphalt paving and landscaping, enhancing your ability to sequence and oversee finish work projects.

• Noble Desktop
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• $279.00

Career Certificate

Construction

240 ratings at VDCI

The Construction Fundamentals Bundle consists of six courses to develop your understanding of how a building is built.

• VDCI
• 100 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,499.00

Construction Course Online

240 ratings at CreativeLive

Explore the full building construction process, from site utilities and earthwork to fire protection, HVAC, and electrical systems, gaining practical knowledge of how construction disciplines collaborate.

• CreativeLive
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Master construction management with hands-on training in scheduling, estimating, bidding, and safety using Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk Forma, taught by licensed architects and industry veterans.

• VDCI
• 330 hours
• Self-Paced
• $2,999.00

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Carbon Sequestration in Construction: Building Materials and Case Studies

Explore carbon sequestration in construction, including the role of materials like wood, hempcrete, and bamboo, plus relevant case studies.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Modern Construction Materials

Explore modern construction materials with insights from Prof. Ravindra Gettu and Prof. Aslam Kunhi Mohamed.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Basic Construction Materials

Explore essential construction materials used in building projects, their properties, and applications in this concise overview.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Site Utilities & Foundation Construction

69 ratings at VDCI

Learn about the roles played by the design & construction team. Learn how the site is prepared, the types of equipment used, different types of soil conditions & why various building foundations are used.

• VDCI
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• $279.00

Career Certificate

Building Structure

41 ratings at VDCI

Learn about the cranes used, designing a building structure, the structural systems & how building load is analyzed and factored into the design. Receive an in-depth study of cast-in-place & precast concrete and structural steel.

• VDCI
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• $279.00

Career Certificate

Interior Design Materials and Finishes

Explore materials and finishes in interior design, from concrete and wood to glass and metals, learning evaluation, specification, and application techniques.

• VDCI
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• $579.00

Benefits and Challenges of Common Building Materials

Explore the properties, durability challenges, and performance of common civil engineering materials like masonry, gaining insights into material testing and suitability across different environments.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

建筑材料

Master the fundamentals of construction materials, from cement and concrete to steel and waterproofing, focusing on properties, testing methods, and practical applications in building projects.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course