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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.


Popular Solar Energy Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Starweaver

    Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Test Equipment, Test Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Failure Analysis, System Monitoring, Control Systems

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Physics

    Build toward a degree

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    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

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    L&T EduTech

    Building Smarter: BIM in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Design Reviews, Building Information Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Construction Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Construction, Construction Engineering, Commercial Construction, Engineering Analysis, Construction Estimating, Architectural Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Coordination, Structural Engineering, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations

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    L&T EduTech

    Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Fire And Life Safety, Building Services Engineering, Building Codes, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Ventilation, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Health And Safety Standards, System Requirements, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Environmental Monitoring, System Monitoring, Sustainability Standards, Estimation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    New paradigms in wastewater management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology

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    Coursera

    Bridging the Gap: EV Grid Integration & V2G Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Interoperability, Sustainable Technologies, Technical Standard

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The North Awakens

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Adaptation, Strategic Thinking, Demography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 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

  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technical System: Starweaver
  • Approximation Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building Smarter: BIM in Practice: L&T EduTech
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Design of Ventilation& Air conditioning System for Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • New paradigms in wastewater management: Politecnico di Milano
  • Bridging the Gap: EV Grid Integration & V2G Systems: Coursera

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