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 Safety, Architectural Engineering, Land Development, Design Reviews, Submittals (Construction), System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, System Monitoring, Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Manufacturing Processes
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Project Implementation, Financial Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Construction Management, Project Management, Sustainable Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Forecasting, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Safety Standards, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Semiconductors, Physics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Environmental Regulations, Electrical Power, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Environmental Issue, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Electrical Power, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Design, Hydrology, Electric Power Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Water Resource Management, Environment, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Professional Networking, Semiconductors
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Electronic Systems, Chemistry, Physics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks