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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Building Information Modeling, Water Resources, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Building Codes, Cost Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Financial Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Dispatching

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

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

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Energy and Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physics, Innovation

      4.8
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Reliability, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Electrical Safety, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Energy and Utilities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Fall Protection, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Natural Gas

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Training, Environmental Regulations, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Requirements, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Innovation

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

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

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Environmental Issue, Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Explorando la Energía Sustentable

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Systems Of Measurement, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Physics, Economic Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
    • Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética: Universidad de los Andes
    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo
    • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo

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