Solar energy courses can help you learn photovoltaic systems, solar thermal technologies, energy storage solutions, and grid integration. You can build skills in site assessment, system design, and performance analysis, as well as understanding regulatory frameworks and financing options. Many courses introduce tools like solar design software, simulation programs, and project management platforms that are essential for planning and implementing solar projects.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Climate Change Mitigation, Literacy, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Chemistry, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Systems, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Governance, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Energy and Utilities, Multimedia, Business Modeling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Substation, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Microbiology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Network Protocols, Electrical Substation, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Cloud Management, Network Infrastructure, Interoperability, Operations Support Systems, Wireless Networks, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Operating Cost, Transportation Operations, Operations, Production Process, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Market Trend, Cost Estimation, Market Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Capital Expenditure, Resource Utilization
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, USB, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, System Requirements
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, High Voltage, Electronic Components, Safety Standards, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Chemistry, Requirements Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Estimation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Robotics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Product Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Automation, Wireless Networks, Internet Of Things, Reinforcement Learning, Communication Systems, Real Time Data, Machine Learning, Electronic Components, Peripheral Devices
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Regulations, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pump Stations, Electric Power Systems, Process Control, Engineering Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Control Systems, Hydraulics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Radiation Protection, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Assurance, Thermal Management, Engineering, Safety Standards, Oil and Gas, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks