Master the technical knowledge needed for a career in solar energy

Learn about electronic circuit techniques and applications

Learn from the world’s #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department

Learn to design meaningful products and services in this introductory design course.7 Weeks

Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace.

Learn how to statistically analyze process data to determine the root cause and propose solutions for process problems, to implement quality management tools, such as 8D and the 5 Whys, and to understand the concept of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

An introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and the DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the Define and Measure phases, including basic statistics for understanding sampling plans and calculating process capability.

Python is one of the most popular and in-demand languages in use today. Go from absolute beginner to practitioner.

Learn how to integrate a photovoltaic system into a microgrid of your design.

Explore the wide range of solar energy applications and learn to design a real PV installation with excellent performance and reliability.

Explore the main PV technologies in the current market, to gain in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells.

Learn how solar cells generate electricity, and about the semiconductor physics and optics required to design and manufacture solar cells.

Finalize the Solar Energy Engineering program to become a MicroMasters graduate.

Learn about various models, methods and software tools to help make better decisions for system design in manufacturing systems and supply chains.. This course was formerly known as Supply Chains for Manufacturing II.

Discover the structure of the materials that make up our modern world and learn how this underlying structure influences the properties and performance of these materials.

Analyze challenging real-life business cases that engineering managers face on a variety of topics. Apply management tools and relevant skills to manage innovation. This course was formerly known as Management in Engineering II

Discover the physical principles behind diodes, light-emitting devices, and memories.

Learn how to analyze real-world engineering problems using ANSYS simulation software and gain important professional skills sought by employers.

Learn techniques that are foundational to the design of microchips used in smartphones, self-driving cars, computers, and the Internet.

Learn how to speed up digital circuits and build amplifiers in the design of microchips used in smartphones, self-driving cars, computers, and the Internet.

Master and apply the core methodologies used in supply chain analysis and modeling, including statistics, regression, optimization and probability ​- part of the MITx Supply Chain Management MicroMasters Credential.

Learn how to model variations in manufacturing processes and develop methods to reduce and control deterministic variations to achieve consistent process quality.

Learn the importance of prototyping and user testing solutions before going to market and how to assess and evaluate solutions post-launch.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained during the Design Thinking MicroMasters program.

Learn how ideas transform into solutions through iteration and validation along with best practices for communicating your solution to stakeholders.

Learn how to identify and understand product or business problems through active listening, empathy and user-focused research.

Learn how a user-centered approach and design thinking principles inspire innovative ideas to create desirable solutions.