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      University of Pennsylvania

      Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Semiconductors, Physics

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Professional Networking, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Personal protective equipment, Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Oil and Gas, Safety Training, Electrical Equipment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis, Workforce Development, Billing, Sustainable Development, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs

      4.7
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ingeniería de la energía

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Thermal Management, Economics, Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), New Product Development, Sustainable Business, Data Mining, Delegation Skills, Unsupervised Learning, Object Oriented Design, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Accountability, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Generative AI, Sustainable Design, Process Capability

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      Skillshare

      Cinematic Video Editing : Master Exciting Youtube Intro's

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Animations, Color Matching, Timelines

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, USB, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Graphical Tools, Technical Design, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Simulations, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Estimation, Control Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Electronic Systems, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
    • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
    • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cinematic Video Editing : Master Exciting Youtube Intro's: Skillshare
    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University

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