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.

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Cost Reduction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Physics, Mechanics, Hydrology, Emerging Technologies, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Sustainable Technologies, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning
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

Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Predictive Analytics, Gemini, Laboratory Experience, Google Gemini, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Analytics, 3D Modeling, Simulations, Sustainable Technologies, Data Visualization, AI Integrations, Climate Change Mitigation, Search Engine Optimization
Intermediate · 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