Pyrotechnics Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

The Science of Pyrotechnic Effects

Explore the science behind fireworks and pyrotechnics with expert Matthew Tosh. Learn about combustion, explosive effects, and the art of creating spectacular visual and auditory displays safely.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

A Firework Ladder to the Sky - The Magic of Explosive Art

Explore the explosive artistry of Cai Guo-Qiang, from living room experiments to Olympic spectacles. Witness his journey blending destruction and beauty, culminating in AI-powered creations that challenge artistic boundaries.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How To Make Everything

I Made the First Lighter - NOT A GUN

Discover how to recreate the first historical lighter by exploring flintlock technology and building your own functional fire-starting device from scratch.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

火工品设计原理

Master 火工品设计原理 through comprehensive study of pyrotechnic devices, covering ignition, delay mechanisms, detonation systems, and explosive networks. Learn design principles and practical applications for defense engineering.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

Blaze of Steel - Explosive Chemistry with Andrew Szydlo

Explosive chemistry demonstration exploring iron and steel properties through spectacular reactions, color changes, and pyrotechnics. Challenges perceptions of metal permanence with engaging experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Science of Fireworks

Explore the chemistry and history of fireworks with Professor Chris Bishop, from ancient Chinese incendiaries to modern pyrotechnic techniques, through engaging demonstrations and experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Fireworks and Waterworks - The Science of Spectacular Chemical Reactions

Visually stunning chemistry demonstration featuring fiery reactions, color-changing liquids, and gunpowder. Explore the science behind spectacular chemical phenomena with expert Andrew Szydlo.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Pyrotrickery - The Science Behind Spectacular Firework Displays

Explore the science behind pyrotechnics with Matthew Tosh. Uncover the secrets of spectacular displays and learn about the technology, chemistry, and artistry involved in creating fireworks and stage effects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How To Make Everything

Recreating the First Gunpowder Weapons - From Fireballs to Fire Arrows

Explore early gunpowder weapons through hands-on experiments, from fireballs to fire arrows. Discover the history and evolution of these revolutionary armaments.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nanjing University of Science and Technology

火工烟火技术

Master pyrotechnic technology fundamentals, from ignition mechanisms to safety design. Explore light effects theory, performance testing, and practical engineering applications of pyrotechnic devices and compositions.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CdoGEO of Kazan Federal University

Промышленные взрывчатые вещества - Часть II

Изучите состав, свойства и применение промышленных взрывчатых веществ для горнодобывающей отрасли.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CdoGEO of Kazan Federal University

Понятие о взрыве и взрывчатых веществах - Часть II

Изучите основы взрывов и взрывчатых веществ, углубляя знания о химических реакциях, физических процессах и применении в промышленности и науке.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video