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      École Polytechnique

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

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Data Integration, Water Resources, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Engineering Calculations, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

      4.5
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Language Competency, English Language, General Science and Research, Technical Communication, Environment, Oral Comprehension, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Innovation

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Asset Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Governance, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Internet Of Things, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Environmental Issue, Transportation Operations, Natural Resource Management, Construction, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Scope Management, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Engineering, Project Schedules, Real-Time Operating Systems, SQL, New Product Development, Unsupervised Learning, Sustainability Reporting, Generative AI, Object Oriented Design, Large Language Modeling, Process Capability, Unified Modeling Language, Design Reviews, Data Ethics, Agile Project Management, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Columbia University

      Financial Engineering and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Market Liquidity, Mortgage Loans, Credit Risk, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Equities, Regression Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Capital Markets, Futures Exchange, Risk Management

      4.6
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      384 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Physics of silicon solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Market Dynamics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Plant Operations and Management, Operating Cost, Basic Electrical Systems, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Estimation, Control Systems, Simulations, Failure Analysis, Electrical Power, Probability, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Electronic Systems, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, Electrical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

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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

    • Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast: École Polytechnique
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique

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