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Physics courses can help you learn classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics. You can build skills in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and mathematical modeling. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software and data analysis programs, which are used to visualize complex systems and test theoretical concepts. By engaging with experiments and real-world applications, you can see how physics principles apply to technology, engineering, and even everyday phenomena.


Popular Physics Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, European History, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mechanics

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Scientific Methods, Mechanics, Science and Research, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, electromagnetics

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (638) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Physics, Engineering Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (124) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (977) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (174) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Model Optimization, Program Development

    ★ 4.8 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials science, Mechanics, Engineering, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (232) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    Lund University

    Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, electromagnetics, Medical Devices, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Pump Stations, Electronics, Physics, Sustainable Technologies, Equipment Design, Materials science, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.7 (106) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physics courses

  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
  • Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Electrodynamics: In-depth Solutions for Maxwell’s Equations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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