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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Semiconductors, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      The Age of Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Human Development, Environmental Science, Economics, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Food Services, World History

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Fundamentals of Flight mechanics

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      560 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      643 reviews

      Mixed · 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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      385 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Converter Circuits

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      603 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      119 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, Asset Management, Performance Measurement, Energy and Utilities, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Electrical Power, Facility Management, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      797 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
    • Fundamentals of Flight mechanics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Converter Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells: École Polytechnique
    • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School

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