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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

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Sustainable Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, New Product Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Failure Analysis, Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Computer Vision, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Database Design, Generative AI, Sustainable Design

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Imagemaking

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Digital Publishing, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Design Research, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

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    L&T EduTech

    Resource and Waste Management in Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Building Codes, HVAC, Construction, Stormwater Management, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Construction Management

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    L&T EduTech

    Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Big Data, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Transportation Operations, Pump Stations, Data Management, Data Processing

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Sustainability Standards, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Environment, Architectural Design, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Economics

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Cooperation, Collaboration, Policy Development

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    University of Geneva

    Particle Physics: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Radiation Protection, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research, Mathematical Modeling

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    Multiple educators

    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Leadership, Environment, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering

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

  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Petroleum Engineering with AI Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group

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