Edx Chemistry Courses & Certifications

The MicroBachelors® Program in University Chemistry programme which runs for 36 weeks aims to teach students about how physics and chemistry are the keys to solving the unprecedented problems arising all over the globe. This course will provide important insight into concepts of energy and chemistry including electrochemistry, thermodynamics, free energy, acid-base reactions, equilibria, and entropy. The students will not only cover the theoretical aspects related to this course. Still, they will also be able to reason with these concepts quantitatively with the help of case studies provided by the platform. 

MicroBachelors® Program in University Chemistry certification course being an introductory level course, is recommended to all those interested in learning more about molecular foundations or global frontiers. Even experienced candidates can apply to this course and hone their existing skills, to perform better than before in their jobs. This course just requires a weekly effort of 4 to 8 hours, adhering to which the students will be able to complete the course in the given time. This online course can be pursued either by paid track or free track. In the free track, the candidates will have access only for a limited duration. 

The programme of General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding offered by the edx platform provides an amazing learning opportunity to all the candidates who are interested to learn about the area of chemistry subject in detail. Students can avail this course free of cost. 

Participants who are interested in acquiring verified certification for General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules and Bonding course have to pay fees as guided by the platform. Programme duration is of 15 weeks. The candidates who are interested in pursuing the framework should invest 10-12 hours weekly. The platform of edx has collaborated with MITx [Massachusetts Institute of Technology] for developing this programme. 

The curriculum offered here is an intermediate level course which gives detailed information to the candidates about the subject. The course provided here by the edx platform is an instructor-led training programme. Learners will learn about all the necessary details required for being successful in the field. Scholarship options are available for the eligible candidates.

Introduction to the Solid State of Chemistry is a relishing first-year university program, authorized by the edX Institute of Digital Education and it is a collaboration with MIT. The course explores the properties and characteristics of chemical bonding with the inspection of solids. These properties include thermal expansion, electrical conductivity, stiffness, optical properties, and strength, and hence this course many concepts about practical chemistry. 

Introduction to Solid State Chemistry course describes how masters uncover the bond, the chemical bonding, electronic structure, atomic order, and further categories of atomic elements in amorphous solids and crystallines which comprise ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and metals. Introduction to Solid State Chemistry also covers parts of organic chemistry acid-base equilibrium studies, solution chemistry, biochemistry, diffusion, and chemical kinetics.

Introduction to the Solid State Chemistry program includes various examples of industrial practice and its grave impact on the environment, storage, and generation of energy like battery cells, and lastly, newer technologies like photonic appliances. This course is instructor-paced and can be taken in the paid or free audit mode. In the paid certificate mode, the candidates will be provided with unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

The Chemistry of Life course has been systematically planned in order to develop creative approaches within the candidates. The confluence of knowledge from multi-disciplinary fields empowers the candidates with the valuable skill to generate new ideas in the intersection of various science fields. 

Through the Chemistry of Life course, candidates get to understand the integration of biology and chemistry. Through detailed pioneering studies, they also get to analyse and reflect on how to control biological processes and events through chemical means. Detailed and pattern proof idea generation techniques, enlisted as a part of the course, give candidates a head-start with their research. Skills such as idea generation, drastically increase after the completion of the course.

As a part of the course, candidates get to learn almost everything that is required for an effective & meaningful idea generation in the field of chemistry and biology. Very broad multi-disciplinary knowledge such as about fluorescent molecules and proteins for tracking in biology to ideas helpful to fight against cancer and viruses, ideas for fooling fats and sugars, helps candidates develop a pattern proof idea. The mentioned techniques are useful in generating other aspects of life as well.

Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 certification is an introductory course in Chemistry for aspirants preparing to take up the College-Level Examination Programme (CLEP). This online program will cover primary concepts of Chemistry to help candidates ace the CLEP tests and offer various auto-graded assignments and quizzes for engaged learning. 

The Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 certification syllabus covers topics from modern atomic theories to stoichiometry and electrochemistry. Other areas of study include reorganization of particles, chemical reaction and collisions rates of molecules, and thermodynamics. Concepts are also reinforced through practice questions, review exams, and video lectures.

Developed by Cooper Union, the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 1 online course supports learning independence. Students can interact with peers through discussion boards throughout the course. However, they cannot directly connect with the instructors or representatives of the university. They can also avail of a verified certificate after completing the course requirements.

From periodic tables to matter malleability, the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 certification course helps its learners learn and revise concepts usually questioned in the CLEP exam. Rather than forcing students to learn, this course allows the ward to pick up ideas at their own pace with pre-recorded videos. Fundamental know-how of high-school level Chemistry and Mathematics is necessary to pursue the training.

Concepts included in the Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 Certification Syllabus are atomic theories, bonding, electrochemistry, equilibrium, and stoichiometry. Students will understand the structural influences on particle arrangement within solid, liquid, or gaseous substances. Through discussion forums, students can interact with peers and create study groups. 

The Preparing for CLEP Chemistry: Part 2 program is taught by Ms. Allison Tau, Mr. Lori Zaikowski, and Mr. Ruben Savisky. Developed by the Cooper Union, the assignments and quizzes allotted by the course are auto-graded for students to gauge their progress. Additionally, a verified certificate is available to students by paying a nominal fee.

Chemistry is the central branch of science that concerns transformations of matter and can be applied to society's relevant problems. However, we can also apply it to the natural world to appreciate its complexity and framework. The Introduction to Geochemistry online course by edX explores Chemistry and its different forms such as general, inorganic, and physical chemistry. 

Geochemistry is another significant science branch that uses tools of chemistry to explore the Earth's crust and study the major geological systems. The edX Introduction to Geochemistry certification aims to explain the various aspects of the Earth, including its composition. The online course is highly relevant as it can help you understand the environmental problems and provide the necessary skills to combat them. 

Furthermore, the Introduction to Geochemistry program runs for seven weeks and is offered by edX in association with KyotoUx. You can enrol in the free course and start learning at your time and pace for maximum retention. You can also earn an official shareable certificate at the end of the course by paying the certificate fee.

The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance by edX is offered by the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) - one of Europe’s renowned institutions for science and technology. It explores the concept behind magnetic resonance applications such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This online course with English as the language of instruction lasts for seven weeks.

Learners will develop an understanding of the applications, principles, and methods employed in this field. The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance certification syllabus communicates the protein’s three-dimensional structures, crystallization, molecular synthesis, and extraction from algae and plants. Students who know chemistry, chemical kinetics, elementary reactions, and molecular structures are eligible for the program.

The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance online course supports self-learning for candidates through video recordings and transcripts, available in English and French. Rooted in Chemistry, this intermediate-level MOOC is instructed by professors and scientists from the EPFL, who have expertise in the domain. 

Analytical chemistry has played a significant role in the advancement of experimental science. It is used to study the fundamentals of nature as well as its industry and clinical applications. The Basic Analytical Chemistry online course fundamentally covers the analytical and experimental methods in the field to help us understand the role of chemistry in our everyday lives. 

Besides, the Basic Analytical Chemistry certification syllabus gives us an insight into the principles of analytical chemistry. It helps us learn how these principles can be applied to other disciplines like geochemistry, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The course is not only theoretical but also emphasizes the practical aspects of the field.

Offered by the University of Tokyo, Basic Analytical Chemistry by edx is taught by two eminent professors - Takeaki Ozawa and Liang-da Chiu from the Analytical Chemistry department. The course is excellent in helping the students develop independent and critical reasoning for the numerous problems in the field of Chemistry. Elementary knowledge of inorganic chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry is imperative for admission.  The learners can pursue the programme either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the paid mode, they will have unlimited access to the course whereas in the free mode, they will get access only for a limited duration. 

With the Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry course, candidates can get a deep insight into the drug development industry & various crucial intricacies involved in the overall funnel of drug development. The course, strictly designed to stick to crucial case studies, ensures that the learners can thoroughly and swiftly apply all the theoretical knowledge being shared in the lectures throughout the course delivery. 

Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry certification course empowers the candidates with the ability to interpret & predict structural changes in a molecule to influence half-life & how its addition to a specific drug affects the concerned patient. Course takers will also be able to understand how to improve various properties of a drug to achieve maximum efficiency & minimum toxicity by tweaking their chemical composition & various other factors/processes. The self-paced versions of the course have limited accessibility during the audit mode whereas the verified mode has unlimited access.

The Introduction to Stewart’s Model of Physiological Acid-Base Chemistry
program by edX imparts clinical acid-base chemistry which is a basic part of education in the field of medical professionals and this chemistry form is very important for conducting many patients in an emergency unit. Conventional attitude towards this topic made a utility by shortening reasoning which will initiate a number of equivocation and descriptive insufficiency.

The candidate will be able to gain an understanding of Stewart's model of clinical acid-base chemistry and how it uses a conventional compound balance proposal which may ease a clearer understanding of this process and a number of clinical examples are provided which will help the candidate for instance and the disparity with the additional conventional teaching of the subject. 

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and it is a self-paced course free of cost, but candidates who wish to have institutional certificates will have to upgrade the course. The video transcript will be in English and candidates can access the course according to their time. 

From plastic bottles to your car’s rubber tyres, polymers are all around us. Even our DNA is made out of these curious substances. Polymers are materials that consist of very large molecules and have unique properties. The Functional Polymeric Materials course by edX explores polymers in fibres and plastics and how they have become essential for us. 

Plastic is a functional polymer that is used to manufacture inexpensive products that are an important part of modern living. The edX Functional Polymeric Materials certification explains the progress of bioplastics and other polymers along with their industrial applications. Thus, you will get to learn many basic and future aspects of polymers. 

Additionally, the Functional Polymeric Materials online programme is a short-term online course that runs for four weeks. edX has partnered with Osaka University to design this introductory course to get students interested in Chemistry. You can enrol in the course for free through the audit mode, and purchase the certificate separately by paying the certificate fee.