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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Design, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, Cost Estimation

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Market Trend, Operating Cost, Production Process, Market Data, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operating Expense, Logistics Management, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Planning

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

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Global Environmental Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Environmental Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Waste Minimization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Analysis, Scientific Methods, Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Feasibility Studies, Project Finance, Thermal Management, Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      730 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Fundamentals of Fluid Power

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Schematic Diagrams, Control Systems, Process Flow Diagrams, Mechanical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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

      Energy and Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Electric Power Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Physics, Systems Thinking, Economics, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      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, Risk Management, Investments, Loans, Banking, Finance, Credit Risk, Contract Management, Cash Flows

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

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      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Business Economics, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Physics

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular solar energy courses

    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets : Duke University
    • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
    • Financing and Investing in Infrastructure: Università Bocconi

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