Electrical Engineering Courses and Certifications

Principles of Modeling, Simulations, and Control for Electric Energy Systems

Apply a dynamic systems-level approach and engage emerging research on efficient, sustainable, and physically and economically feasible electric power systems of the future.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Circuits and Electronics

Learn foundational techniques for designing microchips used in modern technology. Explore circuit analysis, amplification, speed optimization, and practical applications in electronics and digital systems.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $567.00
• 2 courses

Microcredential

xMinor in Materials for Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Devices

Explore the science behind electronic, optical, and magnetic materials. Gain advanced knowledge in materials structure, properties, and device applications through hands-on coursework and a comprehensive exam.

• edX
• 17 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $600.00
• 4 courses

Introduction to Power Electronics

3449 ratings at Coursera

Learn switched-mode converter principles, analyze steady-state voltages and currents, and model circuit efficiency for power electronics applications in electrical engineering.

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

Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

758 ratings at Coursera

This course explains how to analyze circuits that have alternating current (AC) voltage or current sources. Circuits with resistors, capacitors, and inductors are covered, both analytically and experimentally. Some practical applications in sensors are d…

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building an 8-Bit Breadboard Computer

Learn to build an 8-bit computer from scratch using breadboards, covering clock design, registers, ALU, RAM, program counter, and CPU control logic. Gain hands-on experience in digital electronics and computer architecture.

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

Solar Energy System Design

429 ratings at Coursera

Solar Energy System Design builds upon the introduction to PV systems from Solar Energy Basics course, which included basic system components and functions, as well as some basic system sizing using simplifying assumptions.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy Basics

2479 ratings at Coursera

Explore solar energy fundamentals, from panel components to system design. Learn to calculate energy needs, compare pricing models, and understand regulatory considerations for grid-tied systems.

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

Motors and Motor Control Circuits

1381 ratings at Coursera

Explore AC and DC motor principles, specifications, and control systems. Gain hands-on experience with motor selection, integration, and microprocessor-based control through practical lab exercises and projects.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photovoltaic solar energy

467 ratings at Coursera

Explore photovoltaic technologies, their operation, systems, and impact. Learn about solar cell efficiency, grid integration, and the evolving economics of this renewable energy source.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Organic Solar Cells - Theory and Practice

1226 ratings at Coursera

Explore organic solar cell theory, materials, stability, and processing. Gain insights into this alternative energy technology, its applications, and fabrication techniques.

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

Multilevel Converters for Medium/High-Power Applications

4 reviews

This MOOC is an introduction to the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) and its basics of operation and control.

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

Primary and Secondary Batteries

58 ratings at Coursera

Primary and Secondary Batteries: This course will focus on fundamentals and basic operating principles of batteries; battery electrode active materials, performance, and life cycle evaluation; commercialization outlook of smart energy systems.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Battery Technologies

Comprehensive exploration of battery technologies, from fundamentals to advanced applications in electric vehicles, covering chemistry, manufacturing, and management systems.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Electrical Properties and Semiconductors

29 ratings at Coursera

Explore electrical properties of materials, classify conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Learn band theory, temperature effects on conductivity, and p-n diode behavior. Gain insights into semiconductor devices and carrier concentration.

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