Sustainable Energy Courses and Certifications

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Strategic Energy Planning and Industrial Ecology for Local Sustainable and Just Development in an era of geopolitical uncertainties

This course introduces key quantitative and conceptual tools for analysing energy systems and sustainability challenges, with a strong focus on pubblication-relevant applications. The first Lesson dee

• Federica
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Sustainable Energy Transition series

Explore analytical tools and practical approaches for navigating global challenges in the transition toward more sustainable energy systems.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

IIT Hyderabad;  NPTEL

Sustainable Energy Technology

A synoptic introduction to renewable and carbon-neutral energy technologies, energy efficiency, flexible grids, and storage for more sustainable energy systems.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Energy for the Developing World - Energy Justice and Sustainable Access

Explore energy justice and sustainable solutions for developing nations through case studies, renewable technologies, and equitable access strategies.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Decarbonization of Heat – An Introduction to Sustainable Heating and Cooling Systems

Gain a comprehensive overview of all the technologies that can deliver sustainable heating and cooling systems. Learn to identify technically feasible and cost-efficient solutions in your own heating

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Measuring the impact of the Energy Transition

Assess the sustainability of the energy transition: apply industrial ecology methods to measure impacts, and situate energy within sustainable development through a hands-on module.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Energy Literacy

Build energy literacy by measuring personal energy use and carbon footprint, then reduce consumption and generate the remainder locally.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Examine how energy production and use affect the environment: emissions and resource indicators, EU efficiency directives, WEEE end-of-life, life cycle analysis and eco-design.

• EMMA
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Universal Energy Access - Global Challenges and Solutions

Explore global energy access and its impact on human and economic development, focusing on sustainable solutions, challenges in energy-poor countries, and clean cooking fuels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

The Future of Energy

Explore the evolution of energy production and the path to sustainable electricity solutions for our modern world's growing demands.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Survival Under the Sun - Harnessing Solar Energy for Sustainable Power - Lecture 6

Explore how sunlight powers sustainable energy through silicon solar panels and discover methods for harnessing solar power to replace fossil fuels in this Nobel laureate's demonstration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development

2074 ratings at Udemy

Explore how renewable energy is integrated into cities, how environmental NGOs use protest and lobbying, and how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals shape environmental policy.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Solar Cell Efficiency - Part 1: Spectral and Theoretical Efficiency in Sustainable Energy Technology

Explore spectral and theoretical efficiency concepts in solar cell technology for sustainable energy applications.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Hydro Power - Part 1: Sustainable Energy Technology

Explore hydro power production statistics, potentials, and operational principles in sustainable energy technology.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video