Overview
Design modern switched-mode power converters; create high-performance control loops around power converters; understand efficiency, power density and cost trade-offs
Professional advantages continue to grow for technical engineers who understand the fundamental principles and technical requirements of modern power conversion systems.
This Power Electronics Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder covers design-oriented analysis, modeling and simulation techniques leading to practical engineering of high-performance power electronics systems.
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain
- Understand the fundamentals of magnetic components including inductors and transformers
- Design and optimize inductors and transformers for switched-mode power converters
- Analyze and model losses in magnetic components
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Power Electronics
- Converter Circuits
- Converter Control
- Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering View 18 other Short Courses in Electrical Engineering in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Intermediate Level
- Some related experience required.
Tuition Fees
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.