ScienceIntermediate English Certificate
Physics of Everyday Things
Mechanics to quantum, explained with real examples.
4.7 · 4,910 reviews 51,120 enrolled 32h · 17 lessons Updated Feb 9, 2026
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Dr. Elena Rossi
Physicist & Science Communicator
About this course
Physics taught through the objects around you — bikes, bridges, microwaves and solar cells. Concepts first, math when it earns its place, with adaptive drills to lock in intuition.
What you’ll learn
Reason about forces, energy, and momentum
Explain everyday devices with physical models
Use estimation to sanity-check answers
Understand waves, light, and sound
Grasp thermodynamics and why engines work
Build intuition for quantum behaviour
Prerequisites
· Comfort with science fundamentals
Who this is for
· Learners with some science experience
· Career-switchers building a portfolio in science
· Students preparing for real-world outcomes and interviews
Estimated completion
32h total · about 8 weeks at 4h/week, or 4 weeks intensive.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Career outcomes
· Portfolio-ready projects for job applications
· Verifiable skill assessments embedded in every certificate
· Interview prep drills and mock reviews