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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.5

      (54 reviews)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

      4.8

      (32 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

    • Free

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      École Polytechnique

      Plastic electronics

      4.6

      (203 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Storytelling, Business Psychology, Business Analysis, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Culture, Data Visualization, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Research and Design, Scientific Visualization, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (154 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      4.8

      (126 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

    • Free

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics, Graph Theory

      4.6

      (756 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Research and Design, Mathematics, Business Analysis, Calculus, Critical Thinking, Strategy and Operations

      4.8

      (3.2k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.7

      (33 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Accounting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Management, Operations Management, Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.8

      (35 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Arctic as a System

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Research and Design, Data Visualization, Geovisualization

      4.6

      (19 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Econometrics, Probability & Statistics, Research and Design, Strategy and Operations

      4.7

      (200 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Leadership and Management, Risk Management, Banking, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Analysis, Corporate Accouting, Data Analysis, FinTech, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Regulations and Compliance

      4.7

      (156 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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

    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
    • Plastic electronics: École Polytechnique
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Renewable Energy Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Arctic as a System: University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Energy

    • Solar energy is power that can be harnessed from the sun. Once collected, the sun's light and heat are used for electrical and thermal power. For example, photovoltaic cells—the cells that make up solar panels—convert light into electricity. Meanwhile, solar thermal power plants harness the sun's heat to create steam, which turns energy-generating turbines.‎

    • Learning about solar energy gives you the knowledge and skills to guide yourself and society toward cleaner and more sustainable energy practices. Solar energy is extremely abundant and less harmful than fossil fuels. Although fossil fuels are common for generating energy, their usage often degrades the environment and human health.

      Solar energy is also a growing field with lucrative opportunities. The industry has experienced steady growth since 2000, and it's expected to continue to grow as the price of systems declines.‎

    • Learning about solar energy will prepare you for a career in manufacturing, designing, installing, or promoting solar equipment. Jobs such as industrial engineer and electrical engineer involve producing panels. On the other hand, a solar energy systems designer job involves analyzing sites and designing the products. Solar assemblers and solar service technicians install systems and maintain them to ensure efficient performance. Solar marketing specialists and solar sales representatives work on the business side of the field, persuading more people to try out solar power.‎

    • Online solar energy courses will offer you opportunities to learn the technical aspects of the field, such as solar cells and system design. You'll also learn about the legal side of equipment installation, including permit and zoning codes. The lessons come in the form of lectures and reading material, which you can access from anywhere with an internet connection. Flexible courses give you the freedom to advance through the material at your preferred pace.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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