SDG 7: Energy Courses and Certifications

Lund University

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 reviews

This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

35 reviews

This course challenges you to consider how one might lift societies out of poverty while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We explore the inherent complexity of developing country governments wanting to grow their economies in a climate friendly…

• Coursera
• 17 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Health Effects of Climate Change

9 reviews

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

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

The Age of Sustainable Development

14 reviews

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Sustainability

16 reviews

This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations.

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Our Energy Future

7 reviews

Learn about energy production, utilization, and sustainability from multiple perspectives. Explore the link between energy and food, environmental impacts, and the importance of sustainable methods. Offered by UC San Diego. 9 weeks long.

• Coursera
• 37 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Introduction to solar cells

10 reviews

Explore the workings of solar cells in this 5-week course by DTU. Learn about their history, efficiency, types, and emerging technologies. Ideal for green tech enthusiasts and career seekers.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Sustainable Development

8 reviews

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

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

University of Manchester

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

8 reviews

Our course explores what can be done to solve the complex problem that half a billion people worldwide do not have improved water supplies and two billion do not have improved sanitation.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

8 reviews

Learn about the science and modeling of climate change in this 12-week course from The University of Chicago. No scientific background required.

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

Climate Change Science and Negotiations

8 reviews

Humanity is up against a tight timeline to address climate change. Learn how we can deeply decarbonize the global energy systems, and put the world on a 2°C pathway.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lund University

Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

7 reviews

This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. We will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Warming Science

1 review

Explore the science behind climate change in this 14-week course from MIT. Understand the Greenhouse Effect and earth's climatic history. Requires calculus and physics knowledge.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

575 ratings at Coursera

Explore small-scale renewable energy systems with the University of Pennsylvania's 6-week course. Learn about photovoltaic, wind, and hydroelectric systems, conduct energy audits, and design your own system.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

159 ratings at Coursera

Learn to address climate change at individual, community, and political levels in this 7-week course by the University of Michigan. Gain insights from social sciences to create effective change.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)