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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    222 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Engineering, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Case Studies, Accounting, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Electrification of Building Energy Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Thermal Management, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Architectural Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Construction, Sustainable Technologies, Control Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Physiology, Medical Science and Research, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Chemistry, Physics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Water Sustainability, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Water Resource Management, Thermal Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Systems, Cost Estimation, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Foundation for Building Energy Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Outsmarting intermittency

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Technology Solutions, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Planning of Hydropower Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Hydrology, Construction Management, Hydraulics, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Power, Structural Engineering, Geospatial Mapping, Electric Power Systems, Engineering Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Structural Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Modelling and measuring the Energy Transition: Politecnico di Milano
  • Electrification of Building Energy Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: École Polytechnique
  • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Engineering Foundation for Building Energy Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
  • Outsmarting intermittency: École Polytechnique

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