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Pipe Material Specification

Coursera · Plumbing Trade Organization · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.7/5

Champ rating

8.7/10

Duration

3 weeks, 3 hours/week

Classes

18

Explore pipe materials, properties, and selection criteria for plumbing and industrial systems. Learn about metal, plastic, and composite pipes with emphasis on code compliance and system performance.

What you'll get

Identify common pipe materials and their properties

Select appropriate piping for specific applications

Understand pipe sizing and code requirements

Evaluate material performance and durability

Fit

Best for

Electricians

Plumbers

Mechanics

Construction Workers

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

Free to audit, $49 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

pipe-materials

plumbing

specifications

code-compliance

system-design

skilled-trades

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