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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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    Università Bocconi

    Financing and Investing in Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Investments, Finance, Contract Management, Banking

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to battery-management systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Electronic Components, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry

    4.7
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    Princeton University

    Imagining Other Earths

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Converter Circuits

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

    Build toward a degree

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Introduction to Imagemaking

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applied Sustainability Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Business, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Engineering, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Thermal Management, Energy and Utilities, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Physical Science, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Florida

    The Science of Training Young Athletes

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Coaching, Athletic Training, Pediatrics, Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Coordination, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Materials science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi
  • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
  • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Converter Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • Applied Sustainability Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Flight mechanics: ISAE-SUPAERO

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