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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


  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Estimation, Environmental Issue

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U
    S

    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, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Annual Reports, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Environment, Environmental Management Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Fundamentals of Fluid Power

    Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Simulation and Simulation Software, Power Electronics, Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Control Systems, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    859 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Financial Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Governance, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Electrical Safety, Electrical Power, Building Codes, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Safety Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    267 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Health Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Basics of Air Conditioning & Heat Load Calculation: L&T EduTech
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Resource and Waste Management in Buildings: L&T EduTech
  • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
  • Electric Vehicle Systems and Technologies: Coursera

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