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Solar Energy Courses

Solar energy courses can help you learn photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technologies, energy storage solutions, and grid integration. You can build skills in site assessment, system design, and performance analysis, as well as understanding regulatory frameworks and financing options. Many courses introduce tools like solar design software, simulation programs, and project management platforms that are essential for planning and implementing solar projects.


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    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Algae

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Life Cycle Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Sustainable Development, Product Improvement, Environmental Science, Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Inventory Accounting, Energy and Utilities

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Leadership, Environment, Environmental Management Systems

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    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Matlab, Physics

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

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    L&T EduTech

    Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Big Data, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Data Management, Energy and Utilities, Pump Stations, Data Processing, Process Control

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Reliability, Software Systems, Performance Tuning, Embedded Software, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Debugging, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, System Programming, Code Review, Systems Engineering, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Project Finance, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Loans, Asset Management, Sustainable Development, Derivatives

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
  • Life Cycle Assessment: University of Michigan
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
  • Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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