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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Converter Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Thermal Management, Building Design, Environment and Resource Management, Human Factors, Environmental Engineering, Design Strategies, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Life, Health and Radiation

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Radiation Protection, Radiology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Exploratorium

      Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Color Theory, Neurology, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Innovation

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Policy Analysis

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

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      École Polytechnique

      Outsmarting intermittency

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Technology Solutions

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors for a Carbon Free World

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Processes

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      Columbia University

      The Age of Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Mitigation, Social Justice, Human Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, International Relations, Health Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Food Services, World History, Public Policies

      4.7
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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

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Quantitative Research

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Graphing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Converter Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
    • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
    • Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers: Exploratorium
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
    • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique
    • Sensors for a Carbon Free World: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
    • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano

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