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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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Water Resources Management and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Coordinating

      4.6
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      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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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Power Electronics, Estimation, Simulations, Algorithms, Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Peer Review, Design Research, Creativity, Digital Publishing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environment, Governance, International Relations, Security Strategy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Environment, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      953 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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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
    • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of Fluid Power: University of Minnesota
    • Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder

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