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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Food and Beverage, Economics, Environmental Science, Biology

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Energy and Utilities, Plant Operations and Management, Electrical Equipment, Three-Phase, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Thermal Management

      4.5
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Power Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Technical Design, High Voltage, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, System Monitoring, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Performance Tuning, Estimation

      4.8
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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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
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 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, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Reliability, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
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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
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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Training, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fire And Life Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health And Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety and Security, Energy and Utilities, Emergency Response, First Aid

      4.7
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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Economics, Research, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      585 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Net-Zero Building Fundamentals: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Análisis de Sistemas Eléctricos y Transición Energética: Universidad de los Andes
    • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo

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