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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


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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 for Games - Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Event-Driven Programming, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Credit offered
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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Hydrology, Microbiology

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (957) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Physical Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.7 (754) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (253) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus

    ★ 4.9 (368) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, World History

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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
  • 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
  • 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
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physics courses

  • Unreal Engine 5 for Games - Physics: Packt
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Introduction to Physical Chemistry: University of Manchester
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
  • Fundamentals of particle accelerator technology (NPAP MOOC): Lund University

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