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 at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), Document Management, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Facility Operations, Financial Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimation, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Plan Execution, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Forecasting, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Electronics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Electronics Engineering, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Equipment, Safety Assurance, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Sustainability Standards, Materials science, Gap Analysis, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Semiconductors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Three-Phase, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Hardware Design, System Design and Implementation, Design Specifications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Plant Operations and Management, Safety Standards, Safety Assurance, Engineering, Physics, Process Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Equipment, Sustainable Engineering, Production Process, Process Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Process Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Cost Estimation, Research Reports, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months