Renewable Energy Courses and Certifications

Photovoltaic Systems

148 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of photovoltaic systems, covering solar resource, cell physics, module design, plant engineering, and energy economics for aspiring professionals in renewable energy.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

Net-Zero Building Fundamentals

Explore decarbonisation and high-performance buildings. Learn passive comfort, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resilient design fundamentals. Gain skills for evidence-based design and multi-disciplinary teamwork in the infrastructure revolution.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future

27 ratings at edX

Learn how to make the transition to 100% renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass for electricity, heat and fuels for a sustainable future.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IIT Roorkee

Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production

3 reviews

Explore clean and renewable energy technologies, covering coal, oil, natural gas, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal, and biomass sources. Learn about production methods and energy conversion.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Designing Climate-Neutral Industry and Electricity Generation

Learn about types and sources of industrial emissions and tools to mitigate them. Learn what the options are for climate-neutral electricity and review the strategies for dealing with the variability of renewable energy.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable business in the renewable energy sector

Explore community engagement in renewable energy production, sustainable development, and the power of renewable plants in this sector-focused course.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

OEY-002: Renewable Energy Technology and Their Uses

Explore solar radiation, thermal technologies, photovoltaics, biomass energy, and sustainable building design. Gain practical knowledge in renewable energy applications and innovations.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Energy Management Powered by RETScreen

Combatir el cambio climático mediante estrategias de gestión energética eficaces, utilizando el software RETScreen Expert para reducir el consumo de combustibles fósiles y aumentar el uso de energías renovables.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production

Explore clean and renewable energy production methods, from fossil fuels to solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. Learn about characterization, conventional routes, and innovative technologies for sustainable energy solutions.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Powering Resilient Communities: A Holistic Approach to Food, Energy, and Water Security

A research-based course on resilient renewable energy solutions, with an emphasis on microgrids, and Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) security.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Renewable Energy Engineering: Solar, Wind And Biomass Energy Systems

Comprehensive exploration of solar, wind, and biomass energy systems, covering fundamental concepts, technologies, and practical applications for sustainable power generation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Bombay;  NPTEL

Energy Resources, Economics and Environment

This course will equip students with the tools necessary for economic analysis and quantification of impacts of energy systems. We will review the availability of energy resources and study methods for quantification of resource depletion and scarcity.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IGNOU;  Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University

Emerging Technologies in Renewable Energy Sources

Explore cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, their applications, and potential to address global energy demands sustainably. Gain insights into challenges and opportunities in the evolving renewable energy sector.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Feasibility Study for Community Choice Aggregation in Arlington County, Virginia

Explore recommendations for community choice aggregation in Arlington County, VA, covering environmental, economic, and financial benefits, governance options, and next steps for renewable energy implementation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Viability of Bio-Ethanol as a Sustainable Fuel Alternative

Explore bioethanol as a sustainable fuel alternative, its advantages over fossil fuels, and its growing global adoption. Learn how renewable fuels can mitigate climate change and create a more sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video