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      University of Geneva

      Particle Physics: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Research, Mathematical Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Market Dynamics, Environmental Resource Management, Trend Analysis, Environmental Policy, Economics

      4.8
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      248 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Electric Vehicles and Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Market Analysis, Economics, Environmental Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Public Policies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Governance, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Policy Development, Public Administration

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Strategic Thinking, Environmental Policy, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      721 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Supply And Demand, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

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      University at Buffalo

      Natural Gas

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Natural Resource Management, Construction, Continuous Monitoring, Process Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Regulations, Safety and Security, Environmental Engineering, Incident Management, Systems Of Measurement

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

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      École Polytechnique

      Wind resources for renewable energies

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Applied Mathematics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Display Devices, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Economics, Environment, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Renewable Energy Futures: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Vehicles and Mobility: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
    • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
    • Natural Gas: University at Buffalo
    • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique

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