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    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Explorando la Energía Sustentable

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Systems Of Measurement, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Physics, Economic Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Electric Power Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to battery-management systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Electric Power Systems, Control Systems, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Pennsylvania State University

      Dairy Production and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Business Economics, Water Resources, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environment, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Innovation, Economic Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Complex Problem Solving, Predictive Modeling, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention, Creativity, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      570 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Project Design, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Sustainability Imperative

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Reporting, Electrical Power, Economics, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Construction, Building Design, Architecture and Construction, Materials Management, Procurement, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Architectural Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Management, Health Disparities, Civil Engineering, Building Codes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Architectural Design, Systems Thinking, Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      946 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      MLOps | Machine Learning Operations

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), AWS SageMaker, NumPy, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Application Deployment, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Docker (Software), Rust (Programming Language)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      465 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Communication

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Introduction to battery-management systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Sustainability Imperative: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Energy

    Sustainable energy is energy that comes from sources that won't become scarce. This type of energy allows societies to meet their current energy needs without causing problems for future generations. There are various sources of sustainable energy. Solar panels can capture heat and light from the sun to energize power grids. Wind turbines can harness kinetic energy from wind to generate sustainable power. Hydropower plants also use turbines to create power, but the energy is generated from moving water, rather than wind. Other kinds of sustainable energy sources include biomass energy, which comes from plants and animals, and geothermal energy, which comes from heat within the earth.‎

    Learning about sustainable energy allows you to help society minimize its reliance on fossil fuels, such as goal, oil, and natural gas. Although fossil fuels have long been convenient sources of energy for humankind, they come with two major drawbacks. The first is that these sources will eventually become scarce and depleted. The second downside is that fossil fuel usage contributes to environmental damage, polluting the air and increasing the planet's temperature through carbon emissions.‎

    Learning about sustainable energy can prepare you for jobs that involve researching and designing energy systems or manufacturing, installing, and maintaining those systems. You can become a wind turbine technician and spend your time installing turbines. Or you can plan solar panel installations as a solar project manager. Jobs such as energy sales representative involve marketing sustainable power sources to others, while environmental consultants help organizations assess and reduce their carbon footprint.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to the many types of sustainable energy and help you learn about their specific pros and cons. You'll also learn about energy policies, infrastructure design and management, and the challenges that come with climate change. Online classes allow you to study these topics and more at your own pace and from your own home.‎

    Online Sustainable Energy courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sustainable Energy skills. Choose from a wide range of Sustainable Energy courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sustainable Energy, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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