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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of atoms, molecules, and reactions with Chemistry Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide. This accessible and engaging course introduces the core principles of chemistry through an expertly structured curriculum that blends scientific theory with real-life applications. Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to refresh your knowledge, this fully online programme helps you master the foundations and build toward deeper understanding at your own pace.

Designed to support learners across educational and career stages, Chemistry Essentials offers a flexible, well-rounded learning experience that emphasises relevance, clarity, and confidence in scientific thinking.

Key benefits of this course include:

  • Free final exam to assess your progress

  • Free digital certificate upon completion

  • Delivered by a CPD, UKRLP, and AOHT-registered provider

  • Fully online learning—study when and where it suits you

  • Designed to meet UK business and science education standards

Whether you aspire to work in healthcare, engineering, education, or research—or simply want to better understand the science that shapes everyday life—Chemistry Essentials is the perfect foundation.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

11
sections
45
lectures
1h 53m
total
    • 1: Disclaimer 01:00
    • 2: Lesson 1: What is Chemistry? 02:00
    • 3: Lesson 2: The Scientific Method 02:00
    • 4: Lesson 3: Measurement and Units 02:00
    • 5: Lesson 4: Atomic Structure 02:00
    • 6: Lesson 5: The Periodic Table 02:00
    • 7: Lesson 1: Chemical Bonds and Bonding Models 02:00
    • 8: Lesson 2: Types of Chemical Bonds (Ionic, Covalent, Metallic) 02:00
    • 9: Lesson 3: Lewis Dot Structures 02:00
    • 10: Lesson 4: Molecular Geometry 02:00
    • 11: Lesson 5: Intermolecular Forces 02:00
    • 12: Lesson 1: Types of Chemical Reactions 02:00
    • 13: Lesson 2: Balancing Chemical Equations 02:00
    • 14: Lesson 3: Stoichiometry 03:00
    • 15: Lesson 4: Reaction Rates and Kinetics 02:00
    • 16: Lesson 5: Chemical Equilibrium 03:00
    • 17: Lesson 1: Properties of Acids and Bases 02:00
    • 18: Lesson 2: pH and pOH 02:00
    • 19: Lesson 3: Acid-Base Reactions and Titrations 03:00
    • 20: Lesson 4: Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions 03:00
    • 21: Lesson 5: Electrochemistry 03:00
    • 22: Lesson 1: States of Matter 03:00
    • 23: Lesson 2: Gas Laws 03:00
    • 24: Lesson 3: Kinetic Molecular Theory 02:00
    • 25: Lesson 4: Solutions and Concentrations 03:00
    • 26: Lesson 5: Colligative Properties 03:00
    • 27: Lesson 1: The Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals 02:00
    • 28: Lesson 2: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds 03:00
    • 29: Lesson 3: Nonmetals and Metalloids 02:00
    • 30: Lesson 4: Noble Gases and Rare Earth Elements 03:00
    • 31: Lesson 5: Organometallic Compounds 02:00
    • 32: Lesson 1: Introduction to Organic Chemistry 02:00
    • 33: Lesson 2: Hydrocarbons and Functional Groups 03:00
    • 34: Lesson 3: Isomerism in Organic Compounds 03:00
    • 35: Lesson 4: Organic Reactions 03:00
    • 36: Lesson 5: Biochemistry and Polymers 03:00
    • 37: Lesson 1: Air Pollution and Chemistry 03:00
    • 38: Lesson 2: Water Pollution and Treatment 03:00
    • 39: Lesson 3: Climate Change and Green Chemistry 03:00
    • 40: Lesson 4: Sustainable Chemistry Practices 03:00
    • 41: Lesson 1: Chemistry in Medicine 02:00
    • 42: Lesson 2: Chemistry in Food and Nutrition 02:00
    • 43: Lesson 3: Chemistry in Household Products 02:00
    • 44: Lesson 4: Chemistry in Personal Care Products 02:00
    • 45: Final Exam 07:00

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Description

Chemistry Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide is your gateway to understanding how matter behaves, transforms, and interacts on a molecular level. This in-depth course begins with the basics of what chemistry is, introducing learners to the scientific method, key measurements, atomic structure, and the periodic table—forming the bedrock of scientific literacy.

As learners progress, they explore topics central to all branches of chemistry essentials, including chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and intermolecular forces. The course delves into chemical reactions, balancing equations, stoichiometry, kinetics, and equilibrium, offering a well-balanced perspective on both theory and practical application.

Key modules cover acids and bases, redox reactions, and electrochemistry, before moving into the nature and states of matter, gas laws, and solution chemistry. Learners will also examine the chemistry of key element groups, including transition metals, nonmetals, noble gases, and organometallic compounds.

A major highlight of the course is its dedicated section on organic chemistry. Here, students explore hydrocarbons, functional groups, isomerism, and biochemical compounds—essential knowledge for careers in life sciences and medicine.

The course rounds off with lessons on environmental and everyday chemistry. From air and water pollution to sustainable practices, and from food chemistry to personal care products, Chemistry Essentials demonstrates how scientific principles are embedded in modern life.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an instant, free digital certificate as official recognition of their achievement.

This comprehensive programme, developed by Learning Idol, offers structured, career-relevant training that brings clarity to core chemistry essentials—equipping learners to apply this knowledge confidently in academics, work, and beyond.

Who is this course for?

Chemistry Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide is tailored to a diverse range of learners. It’s ideal for students preparing for advanced science studies, professionals revisiting chemistry for career development, and adult learners returning to education after time away from the classroom.

This course is especially suited to:

  • Aspiring scientists and healthcare workers

  • GCSE or A-level science students seeking extra support

  • Adult learners pursuing a career pivot into STEM

  • Professionals in education, environmental services, or pharmaceuticals

  • Curious individuals eager to understand chemistry essentials in daily life

No matter your background, this course is crafted to make chemistry accessible, enjoyable, and practically useful.

Requirements

To enrol, learners will need:

  • Basic written English proficiency

  • A stable internet connection and access to a computer or smart device

  • Motivation and curiosity to engage with online learning content

Career path

Completing Chemistry Essentials supports progression into careers such as Laboratory Technician, Science Educator, Environmental Analyst, Clinical Support Worker, or Pharmaceutical Assistant—roles where foundational chemistry knowledge is essential.

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