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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Design Specifications, Systems Design, Simulations, Plot (Graphics), Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Schematic Diagrams, Differential Equations

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Team Leadership, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Team Building, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Physics of silicon solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      What is Climate Change?

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Scientific Methods, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Media and Communications, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Graphing, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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
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      Intermediate · 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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Electric Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Market Dynamics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Plant Operations and Management, Operating Cost, Basic Electrical Systems, Operational Efficiency

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Simulations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

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      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Management, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Environment, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Public Policies, Business Modeling, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Visionary, Economics, Environmental Science, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
    • Global Environmental Management: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Electrical Power Generation - An Industrial Outlook: L&T EduTech
    • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University

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