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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Technical Consulting, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      El ABC de la sostenibilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Performance Measurement, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategies, Industrial Design, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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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      459 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      704 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Business Strategies, Investments, Market Trend, Loans, Risk Management, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Goal Setting, Innovation, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Organizational Change, Socioeconomics, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      901 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Battery Management Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Simulations, Estimation, Thermal Management, Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Electronic Components, High Voltage, Electrical Power, Matlab, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Testing, Numerical Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      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
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainability Consulting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • El ABC de la sostenibilidad : Campus BBVA
    • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
    • MLOps | Machine Learning Operations: Duke University
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi

    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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