Courses in classical mechanics can help you learn the principles of motion, forces, energy conservation, and the behavior of physical systems. You can build skills in problem-solving, mathematical modeling, and applying Newton's laws to practical work. Many courses introduce tools such as simulation software and analytical techniques, that support visualizing complex systems and conducting experiments in both academic and engineering contexts.

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Research, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Model Optimization, Algorithms, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Scientific Methods
★ 4.9 (3.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis
★ 4.6 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Electrical Engineering, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics
★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Derivatives
★ 4.8 (310) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Graph Theory, C and C++, Computational Logic, Memory Management, Software Design
★ 4.5 (7.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Pump Stations, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts
★ 4.9 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Torque (Physics), Game Design, Video Game Development, Mechanics, Event-Driven Programming, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Scripting, Linear Algebra
★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Simulations, Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Technologies, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing
★ 4.5 (388) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours