Chemistry Courses and Certifications

Principles of Chemical Science

3 reviews

This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 27 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

522 ratings at Coursera

Explore atomic structure, molecular bonding, phases of matter, and solutions in this comprehensive introduction to chemistry. Gain essential knowledge for further study through engaging lectures and practical problem-solving.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

5 reviews

This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. We will use a free on-line textbook, Concept Development Studies in Chemistry, available via Rice’s Connexions project.

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules, and Bonding

14 ratings at edX

Learn about the world at the molecular level by exploring chemical structure and bonding from a quantum mechanical perspective. Topics include wave-particle duality, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding models, and intermolecular interactions.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Small-Molecule Spectroscopy and Dynamics

1 review

The goal of this course is to illustrate the spectroscopy of small molecules in the gas phase

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry

1 review

This unique and popular course satisfies MIT's general chemistry degree requirement, with an emphasis on solid-state materials and their application to engineering systems.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 35 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Principles of Chemical Science

The course covers basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 27 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry

In this course, we will explore what makes things in the world the way they are and why, to understand the science and consider the engineering.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 31 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

General Chemistry II: Chemical Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Transition Metals

5 ratings at edX

Experience the world at the molecular-level! Learn about spontaneity, equilibrium, and mechanisms and rates of reactions. Applications include the energy problem, acid/base chemistry, electrochemistry and batteries, climate science, catalysis, and more.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Laboratory Chemistry

Hands-on introduction to experimental chemistry techniques, including preparation, analysis, spectroscopy, and data interpretation. Develop practical skills in chemical laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy

6 reviews

The course introduces the three key spectroscopic methods used by chemists and biochemists to analyse the molecular and electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

• Coursera
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discovering Science: Chemical Products

6 reviews

With chemistry providing us an endless amount of possibilities, what would you choose to develop?

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Open University

Discovering chemistry

37 ratings at OpenLearn

Chemistry lies at the centre of our modern life, playing a part in areas as diverse as the development of new drugs and materials, analysing our environment through to more mundane activities such ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Oxygen and the Chemical Revolution - From Alchemy to Lavoisier (1789)

Explore the origins of modern chemistry, from alchemy to Lavoisier's revolutionary ideas on oxidation, elements, and scientific language in this historical journey through early chemical discoveries.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chemistry 101: General Chemistry

Comprehensive introduction to chemistry fundamentals, covering atoms, periodic table, bonding, states of matter, reactions, and more. Expert-led lessons prepare students for college-level chemistry.

• Study.com
• 17 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course