Diodes Courses and Certifications

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization

63 ratings at Coursera

Review semiconductor fundamentals for CMOS: band diagrams and current-voltage characteristics of p-n junction diodes, plus MOS capacitors and oxide charges.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Paul McWhorter

Understanding How Light Emitting Diodes -LEDs- Work

Explore the semiconductor physics behind LEDs, from p–n junctions and electron–hole recombination to how band gaps determine their emitted color.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches

Compare power switches — diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, plus SiC and GaN devices — read device data sheets, and identify conduction and switching losses in a boost converter.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Basic Electronics

2 ratings

You will learn the Importance of Learning By Doing, Impact of Electronics in the modern world, Need to understand Basic principles of electronics.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 1

142 ratings at Coursera

Learn how semiconductor devices work: crystal properties, energy bands, carrier transport, p-n junctions under equilibrium and bias, junction capacitance, and breakdown.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering Mindset

Electronic Components Explained

Discover how resistors, capacitors, transistors, MOSFETs, and other essential electronic components function through detailed explanations and working principles.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Principle of Semiconductor Devices

This program uses engaging animations to help you visualize the in-depth working principles of many common semiconductor devices.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $340.00
• 2 courses

BSidesLV

Stupid Hacker Tricks - Bridging Airgaps and Breaking Data Diodes

A concise talk on techniques for bridging air gaps and bypassing data diodes.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

IIT Hyderabad;  NPTEL

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Learn semiconductor device fundamentals through pn junctions, MOSFETs, solar cells, LEDs, and diode lasers.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Analog Circuit Design

An introductory foundation in analog electronics, from semiconductor diodes and transistor amplifiers to op-amps, active filters, and power amplifiers.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

High Speed Devices and Circuit

Explores compound-semiconductor technologies and device physics for high-speed operation, focusing on MESFETs, HEMTs, and HBTs.

• YouTube
• 1 day 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Organic Chemistry Tutor

Full Wave Bridge Rectifiers

Learn how a four-diode bridge converts AC into pulsating DC and how capacitors, inductors, and a Zener diode smooth and regulate the output.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Small Signal Analysis of Nonlinear Networks

Analyze nonlinear networks using small signal techniques. Gain insights into circuit behavior and performance optimization.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky

Introduction to Electric Circuit Components and Their Behavior

Explore the fundamental behavior of voltage and current across essential circuit components, from basic batteries to complex transmission lines and resonance circuits.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Moritz Klein

Turning My Diode Ladder Filter Into a Eurorack Module

Refines a diode ladder filter with high-pass and band-pass modes, improved CV control, and a finished Eurorack module prototype.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video