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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      698 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Sustainability, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Systems, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Outsmarting intermittency

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Financial Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Governance, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Development, Investments, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      589 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Supply Chain, Electric Power Systems, Workforce Planning, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : fondements

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Thermal Management, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
    • Renewable Energy: Manufacturing Career Exploration: University at Buffalo
    • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder

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