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    Physics courses can help you learn how matter, energy, and forces interact—providing a foundation for understanding motion, electricity, waves, and the universe itself.

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    Find the Best Physics Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environment, Electric Power Systems, Economics, Physics, Natural Resource Management, Mechanics, Engineering, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Reinforcement Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Portfolio Management, Python Programming, Artificial Neural Networks, Jupyter

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      338 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Rice University

      General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Rigid Body Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • F

      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Linear Algebra, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Critical Thinking

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      Lund University

      Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Radiography, Semiconductors, Radiology, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Medical Imaging, Electrical Engineering, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Laboratory Experience, Science and Research, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Quantum Information

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Micrometer, Electronics, Physics, Experimentation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physics courses

    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
    • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application: Rice University
    • Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Particle Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Rigid Body Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano

    Why Learn Physics?

    Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces that shape the universe—from motion and gravity to electricity and quantum mechanics. It underpins innovations in engineering, technology, and environmental science. Learning physics can deepen your understanding of how the world works and support problem-solving across science and tech fields.

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