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      University at Buffalo

      Electric Power Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Sustainable Technologies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Forecasting, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Built Environment Sustainability Assesment

      Skills you'll gain: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Electrical Power, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Politècnica de València

      Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Systems Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Thermal Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Operations, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Environmental Engineering, Building Design, Land Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Growth Strategies

      4.6
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      450 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Chemistry

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Governance, Socioeconomics, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability

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

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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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Electric Power Systems: University at Buffalo
    • Renewable Energy Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Built Environment Sustainability Assesment : Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable architecture: Universitat Politècnica de València
    • Sustainable Cities: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética: Universidad de los Andes

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