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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
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      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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      809 reviews

      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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      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

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ingeniería de la energía

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Hydraulics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Sustainable Development, Change Management, Corporate Sustainability

      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, USB, Electrical Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Power, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Technical Design, Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hydrology, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Design, HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Simulations, Materials science, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 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
    • Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation: Skillshare
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac
    • Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento: Universidad de los Andes
    • Leadership in Transitions: Competences in Just Transitions: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder

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