University of Wisconsin–Madison

Electrification Courses for Engineers and Technical Professionals

Robot assembly line with electric car battery cells module on platform

Develop practical expertise in batteries, power electronics, electric machines, and high-performance electrified systems.

Electrification is reshaping products and processes through cleaner, quieter, and more efficient technologies. These courses help you understand the fundamentals of energy storage, motor and drive control, power conversion, and system integration, with applications across manufacturing, automation, robotics, and emerging mobility technologies.

Electrification Focus Areas

Energy Systems

Learn the fundamentals of batteries and battery-management systems used in EVs, hybrid platforms, and industrial electrified equipment.

EV & Hybrid Power

Explore electric and hybrid powertrain architectures, propulsion systems, and key interactions across mechanical, electrical, and thermal domains.

Power Electronics, Machines & Drives

Build capability in power conversion, motor technologies, and drive control to support efficient, high-performance electrified systems.

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Gain foundational knowledge in power electronics, exploring topics such as DC/AC inverters, rectifiers, electric vehicle chargers, and EMI considerations.

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives: Principles, Design and Applications

Learn key concepts such as field orientation, direct torque control, and flux weakening, as well as strategies for minimizing the impact of faults on drive performance.

Batteries for Electrification Applications

Explore how to evaluate, design, and manage battery systems for electric vehicles.

Upcoming Courses

Certificates & Pathways

Looking for a credentialed path? Explore Certificate Programs that provide a structured group of courses leading to a professional certificate, and get a 10% discount on related courses.

What Participants Say

“Structure of the course was well laid out from fundamentals to the practical challenges.”

-Jared Lathrop, Portland General Electric

“Excellent balance between practical and theoretical.”

-Chris Jensenius, John Deer Dubuque Works

PDH, CEU, & Licensing

Most courses are eligible for PDH or CEU credit and are widely accepted for PE license renewals. Some courses may offer additional industry- or license-specific accreditation. See course pages for details.

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