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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

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

      4.8
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Economics, Environment, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy

      4.7
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      220 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, Electrical Power, Electronics, Control Systems, Simulations

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

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, Sustainability Reporting, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Finance, Control Systems, Reliability, Capacity Management

      4.8
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Industrial Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Environmental Science, Process Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Microsoft Excel, Applied Mathematics, Open Source Technology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases

      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: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

      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

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

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

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Fundamentals of Fluid Power

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Schematic Diagrams, Control Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, 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

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

    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética: Universidad de los Andes
    • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder

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