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    • U

      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Economics, Research, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Governance, Environment, Socioeconomics, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Multimedia, Business Modeling, Experimentation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration, Capacity Management, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Fundamentals of Fluid Power

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, World History, Environmental Policy, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      687 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Particle Physics: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Radiation Protection, Science and Research, Medical Imaging, Experimentation, Semiconductors, Research, Mathematical Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Electrical Safety, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Energy and Utilities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Fall Protection, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Introduction to Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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