Nuclear Energy Courses and Certifications

Electricity Generation: From History to Future Directions

Comprehensive overview of electricity generation, covering historical context, production methods, economics, environmental impacts, and future trends in the energy sector.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nuclear Fusion: From Basic Principles to Future Energy Frontiers

Explore nuclear fusion fundamentals, current industry developments, and future frontiers through an expert's perspective on harnessing this revolutionary clean energy technology.

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

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society

8 ratings at edX

Learn how a nuclear reactor works, what the future of nuclear fusion looks like, and the numerous useful applications of nuclear radiation in four easy-to-follow modules, complemented with a chance to explore background radiation in your backyard.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 2

Explore climate change solutions from local to global scales, focusing on California's energy and transportation sectors while examining international efforts and innovative technologies.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

Explore climate policies, energy sources, and analysis technologies. Gain insights into global climate governance, focusing on developing countries and contemporary challenges.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The science of nuclear energy

19 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The science of nuclear energy, will delve into the science behind nuclear power and explain what happens inside a nuclear reactor and what it means for an element to be ...

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

A Boot Camp to Nuclear Physics

144 ratings at Udemy

Discover the fundamentals of nuclear physics, from atomic structure to radiation detection, with practical calculations and real-world applications in solar energy, medical science, and power generation.

• Udemy
• 9 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

CSET Foundational-Level General Science (215) Prep

Comprehensive video-based preparation for CSET Foundational-Level General Science exam, covering key scientific concepts, investigations, and analysis through engaging lessons and self-assessment tools.

• Study.com
• 38 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

An introduction to energy resources

7 ratings at OpenLearn

Energy resources are essential for any society, be it one dependent on subsistence farming or an industrialised country. There are many different sources of energy, some well-known such as coal or ...

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

Unclear about nuclear?

Young people (18+) who are interested in but unsure about entering the nuclear industry will find assistance in this free course, Unclear about nuclear? It will help develop their understanding of ...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• Finished
• Free Certificate

Understanding Nuclear Energy

9 ratings at edX

Learn the science and technology behind nuclear energy and the special features of this energy source.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Science and Other Stuff Explained by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

1 review

Science and other stuff videos *kind of* in an order that makes sense.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to the Physical Sciences

Explore fundamental principles of astronomy, physics, chemistry, and earth sciences, with applications to energy production and environmental challenges in modern context.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

The Global and Urban Energy Challenges - Principles of Complexity

Explore global energy challenges, urban energy use, and potential solutions with Sir Christopher Llewellyn-Smith in this comprehensive lecture on the complexities of our energy future.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nuclear Physics Explained

80 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join an award-winning professor of physics to explore the powerful forces of nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, and nuclear medicine.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available