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Chemistry for BeginnersDiploma Course

The most basic definition of chemistry is that it is the study of matter but this means so much more than we might think. Matter is absolutely any material substance that has mass and takes up volume in space. Everything you see is an example of matter: a chair, a tree, the apple that falls from it, the water in a jug, and even the sun.

The Chemistry for Beginners Diploma Course starts with the basics of chemistry, slowly upping the academic difficulty, and your understanding as you progress. You’ll learn about atoms, ions, molecules and compounds, the periodic table and its uses, chemical bonds, reactions and equations, and the measurements and equipment used in chemistry.

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What Will You Learn?

The Chemistry for Beginners Diploma Course begins with a light introduction to the course content, explaining the benefits of learning chemistry and how you can apply it in the real world. We’ll cover common units of measurement before exploring the heart of chemistry – matter and its different types.

We’ll discover the building blocks of our universe – atoms and ions – including structure, characteristics and how to tell them apart. You’ll also learn about molecules and compounds, namely their structures, properties and correct naming procedures.

The Chemistry for Beginners Diploma Course provides an in-depth exploration of the periodic table and its use as a teaching tool – helping you to learn both atomic structure and classification. We’ll also look at chemical bonds, chemical reactions, the main types of reactions you’ll need to know as a beginner, how to balance equations correctly, and the basics of stoichiometry.

The course concludes with guidance on chemistry equipment, including flasks, glasses and basic personal protective equipment.

By studying this course, you will:

Attain a beginner’s level of chemistry knowledge
Become familiar with the common units of measurement used in chemistry
Learn about matter – particularly, atoms and ions, molecules and compounds
Gain a greater understanding of the periodic table and its uses
Understand chemical bonds, reactions and equations
Receive guidance on chemistry equipment and its uses

Who Would Benefit from This Course

The Chemistry for Beginners Diploma Course covers the fundamentals of this very important field of science and can be used as a stepping stone to more advanced study. So, whether you’re revising for an exam, hoping to pursue a future career in chemistry, or just looking to broaden your knowledge, this course is the perfect place for beginners to start.

Modules

Module 1: Chemistry Introduction6 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: What is Chemistry?
Part 2: Types of Chemistry
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Measurements and Units6 Parts

Part 1: Base Units of the Standard Index System
Part 2: Unit Prefixes
Part 3: Accuracy vs Precision
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Classification of Matter6 Parts

Part 1: What is Matter?
Part 2: States of Matter
Part 3: State Transitions
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: The Building Blocks of Matter—Part I (Atoms and Ions)7 Parts

Part 1: What are Atoms?
Part 2: Atomic Structure
Part 3: Atomic Properties
Part 4: The Beginner’s Guide to Ions
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: The Periodic Table6 Parts

Part 1: The Components of the Periodic Table
Part 2: Understanding the Periodic Table
Part 3: Metals vs Non-Metals
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: The Building Blocks of Matter—Part II (Molecules and Compounds)7 Parts

Part 1: Molecules vs Compounds
Part 2: Properties and Formulas
Part 3: Examples of Molecules
Part 4: Compound Nomenclature
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Chemical Bonding and Forces4 Parts

The Four Types of Chemical Bonds
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Types of Chemical Reactions6 Parts

Part 1: Why Do Reactions Happen?
Part 2: Acids and Bases
Part 3: Radioactivity
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Chemical Reaction Equations5 Parts

Part 1: Basics of Stoichiometry
Part 2: Balancing Chemical Equations
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Chemical Equipment7 Parts

Part 1: Laboratory Equipment
Part 2: Personal Protective Equipment
Part 3: Other Pieces of Equipment
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points
Conclusion
Module 10 Assessment

Accreditations

The Chemistry for Beginners Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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