Power Electronics Graduate Certificate

Power electronics is an essential enabling technology in virtually all electronic systems. It is becoming increasingly important in the grid interface with renewable energy sources and in efficient electric loads. Design engineers are needed to be able to participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Coursera's MS-EE covers switching power supplies and DC-DC converters. Inverters, power factor correction convertors, and LED lighting drivers are all covered. The power electronics curriculum focuses on fundamentals and practical applications in the power electronics field. This domain competency is applicable to end markets such power management, portable electricity, computer systems and medical applications, spacecraft power system, automotive industry, renewable energy, utilities, and the healthcare industry.

The certificate is approximately nine months long and includes significant design experience. The courses are designed for engineers with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering. Prerequisite knowledge is required for students enrolled in EE courses in circuits or electronics.