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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our Place in the Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programación musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, General Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      D'un infini à l'autre

      Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Research, Physical Science, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Radiation Therapy, Research, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Radiology, Biomedical Technology, Emerging Technologies, Science and Research, Laboratory Equipment, Scientific Visualization, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The History of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation, Engineering Design Process

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Radiation Therapy, Physical Science, Radiology, Biomedical Technology, General Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Research, Energy and Utilities, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis

      Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Test Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mecánica de materiales

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulations

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Energy Harvesting

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Vers l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • D'un infini à l'autre: École Polytechnique
    • Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Les deux infinis et nous: École Polytechnique
    • Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis: Starweaver
    • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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