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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Structural Analysis

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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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sciences Po

      Politics and Economics of International Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, International Relations, Electric Power Systems, Economic Development, Environment, Market Dynamics, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

      4.7
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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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      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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      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, Physics, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Research

      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 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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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      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
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Systems, Embedded Systems, Electric Power Systems, Simulations, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Safety, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Probability, High Voltage, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, High Voltage, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics, Systems Analysis, Electrical Power, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Technical Design, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Graphical Tools

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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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      Starweaver

      Gen AI For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Corporate Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Strategy, Content Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Solar Energy Codes, Permitting and Zoning: University at Buffalo
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Politics and Economics of International Energy: Sciences Po
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Energy Production, Distribution & Safety: University at Buffalo
    • Financial Engineering and Risk Management: Columbia University
    • Algorithms for Battery Management Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

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