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    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Requirements, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      589 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Environmental Science, Community Development, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Market

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University at Buffalo

      Energy: The Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Development, Economics, Project Design, Environment, Environmental Science, Supply And Demand, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Operational Efficiency

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Civil Engineering, Transportation Operations, Construction, Market Dynamics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Product Testing, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Public Works, Transportation Management, Facility Management, Land Management, Operations Management, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Project Management, Public Administration, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Issue, Economics, Peer Review, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      795 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Research, General Science and Research, Physics, Research Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      948 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University at Buffalo

      Natural Gas

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Safety Training, Environmental Regulations, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Monitoring, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
    • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh

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