COURSE OVERVIEW

A professional certificate that proves real industry competence and which is affordable, accessible, flexible & timely.

This is a fast-track & cost-effective Materials Science & Engineering course which is unrivalled in the market and which provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge, skills & understanding on the structure, properties, applications, manufacture, inspection & testing of engineering materials & advanced materials, including ferrous & non-ferrous metals & alloys, ceramics, carbons, polymers and composites. 

Choose this course if you want a deep, practical, industry‑ready understanding of Materials Science and Engineering — the foundation of safe, reliable and intelligent engineering practice. 

The Professional Certificate in Materials Science & Engineering (CertMatEng) is a professionally recognised technical qualification. Employers value it because it builds the practical materials competence needed in engineering, manufacturing, inspection and quality‑critical roles.

Our courses set the standard for technical training in the metals, welding & materials engineering industries. Since 2013 we have trained more than 700 candidates on Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management courses.

You don’t need a university degree to build a successful career in Materials Science & Engineering. You need practical, industry-led training — and that’s exactly what we deliver. You will also obtain industry-recognised skills without taking on £50k+ of debt. The course can also be completed in weeks or months, not years.

Flexible Self Study Learning

The course is completed by self study, which means candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Full-Colour Training Handbook

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course.

No Prior Knowledge Required 

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to Materials Science & Engineering, as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

Tutor Support

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is structured as follows:

Physical Metallurgy & Crystalline Structure of Metals & Alloys

Focuses on physical metallurgy and metal structure, including crystals, grain size, dislocations, creep, phase diagrams, heat treatment and microstructure analysis—the scientific foundation for how metals behave. 

Mechanical Properties & their Measurement 

Covers mechanical properties and testing, such as tensile, impact, hardness, fracture toughness, creep and certification methods used to measure material performance. 

Inspection: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques

Principles of the major non-destructive testing (NDT) methods used to inspect metals without damaging them, including radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant and eddy current testing.

Steelmaking & Steel Manufacturing Processes

Explains how steel is made, from primary and secondary steelmaking, casting, solidification, high integrity melting & remelting processes, forming, machining, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing and protection treatments.

Metallurgy of Steel

Covers steel characteristics, chemical composition effects and classifications. 

Includes heat treatment and hardenability concepts (e.g., quenching, tempering, Jominy testing, embrittlement).

Explores different steel types for specific applications (e.g., high‑strength, creep-resistant, cryogenic, automotive). 

Metallurgy of Stainless Steel

Focuses on corrosion behaviour and stainless steel classifications. 

Covers major stainless families (austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, duplex, precipitation hardening).

Metallurgy of Cast Iron

Describes types of cast iron and their properties.

Includes heat treatment routes and microstructural variations (e.g., ductile, grey, white, malleable irons).

Metallurgy of Nickel & Its Alloys

Highlights corrosion-resistant and high‑temperature nickel alloys. 

Introduces superalloys and applications in extreme environments. 

Metallurgy of Aluminium & Its Alloys

Differentiates heat-treatable vs non-heat-treatable alloys.

Covers wrought and cast aluminium systems. 

Metallurgy of Titanium & Its Alloys

Explains alpha, alpha-beta, and beta alloy classes.

Includes advanced titanium aluminides. 

Metallurgy of Copper & Its Alloys

Covers key copper alloy groups (brasses, bronzes, Cu‑Ni, Cu‑Be). 

Focuses on general properties and applications. 

Metallurgy of Magnesium Alloys

Outlines basic characteristics and classification standards.

Metallurgy of Zirconium Alloys

Describes commercial and nuclear‑grade alloys. 

Metallurgy of Cobalt Alloys

The manufacture, properties & applications of Cobalt alloys.

Highlights specialised uses (e.g., superalloys, medical, high‑temperature applications, overlays, permanent magnets). 

Metallurgy of Advanced Alloys

Introduces the refractory metals: Niobium; Molybdenum; Tantalum; Tungsten & Rhenium and high entropy alloys.

Metal Joining (Welding)

Defines welding and major joining approaches. 

Covers key welding processes (arc welding methods and solid‑state techniques like friction stir welding.)

Metal Failure Investigation

Overview of the mechanisms & techniques of metal failure investigation.

Compounds; Ionic & Covalent Bonding 

A concise introduction to chemical bonding, focusing on ionic and covalent structures and their relevance to material behaviour.

Non‑Metallic Materials: Ceramics 

Covers structural clay products, glasses, refractories and abrasives, explaining their bonding, brittleness and high‑temperature performance.

Non‑Metallic Materials: Carbons

Reviews carbon allotropes including diamond, graphite, fullerenes, graphene and nanotubes, highlighting their unique mechanical and electrical properties.

Non‑Metallic Materials: Polymers

Explains polymer chemistry, molecular structure, thermoplastics vs thermosets, tensile behaviour, and major polymer groups such as plastics, elastomers, aramids and adhesives.

Non‑Metallic Materials: Composites

A detailed overview of composite classifications, including particle‑reinforced, fibre‑reinforced, polymer‑matrix, metal‑matrix, ceramic‑matrix, laminar and nanocomposites. Covers fibre orientation, anisotropy, modulus calculations, fabrication methods, mechanical testing and joining.

INDUSTRY SECTORS 

The knowledge & skills gained on the course are valuable across a wide range of engineering materials industry sectors, including:

🔺 AEROSPACE

🔺 AUTOMOTIVE

🔺 OIL & GAS

🔺CHEMICAL

🔺POWER GENERATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR

🔺ENGINEERING

🔺CONSTRUCTION

🔺FOOD & DRINK

🔺DEFENCE

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous assessments which are e-mailed to the candidate. Completed Assessments are then e-mailed to the Course Tutor for marking. Candidates who achieve the required standard on the Assessments will be awarded a 'PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (CertMatEng)' & CPD 85 HOURS.

COURSE FEES &  SELF STUDY BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Materials Science & Engineering  knowledge & skills!

With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses.  

Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 85 Hours. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course. 

Candidates also have the support of our Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Course Fees: £1950 per person inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

To make a booking, please follow the link to download & complete a booking form. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Flexible Self Study Learning: With self study, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses.

2. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience.

3. Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies: We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses including professionals from leading organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal; Bourne Steel; J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd; UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council; TAQA Bratani; Moog Aircraft Group; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; Professional Lifting Services Ltd; Mclaren Automotive; Mueller Europe; WQiC; Harold Newsome Ltd; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

4. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance candidates' career prospects by increasing their technical knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

5. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

6. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of materials science & engineering concepts.

7. Excellent Feedback: Our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.

COURSE PACKAGE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Are you a training provider looking to grow your technical training course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact? 

If so, we offer for purchase this course as a course package, which includes all the course materials required to enable you deliver industry-leading technical training courses. 

Course materials you will receive for this course package: 

1. Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.

2. Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.

3. Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.

All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format. 

All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.

Total estimated time to deliver the training 85 hours.

For a quotation to purchase the course package, please Contact Us.