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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Safety Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Building Design, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Facility Operations, Financial Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Plan Execution, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Forecasting, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Sustainability Standards, Materials science, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Workforce Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Procedures, Sustainable Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Process Modeling, Plant Operations and Management, Engineering Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Electrical Power, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Supply And Demand, Trend Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks