Vehicles & Powertrains Courses for Engineers and Technical Professionals
Advance your ability to design, analyze, and optimize modern vehicle and powertrain systems.
Vehicles and powertrains rely on a mix of mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic, and control disciplines. These courses help engineers build practical expertise in internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, powertrain controls, combustion modeling, and component-level design used across automotive, off-road, industrial, and emerging mobility applications.
Vehicles and Powertrains 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 thermodynamic domains.
IC Engines
Build advanced knowledge in engine performance, design, and emissions through practical training and current industry techniques.
Featured Courses
Future Combustion Fuels for Mobility
Build an understanding of fuel thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and system compatibility, while also addressing the economic and environmental implications of each pathway.
Batteries for Electrification Applications
Gain a systems-level understanding of how batteries impact performance, cost, and sustainability in EVs and beyond.
Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls
Explore key topics such as PID control, battery management, engine and transmission control, and functional safety.
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
“Everything was explained very clearly, and the course was comprehensive. I have been in this role for about a year, and I learned many things I was previously unaware of.”
-Sofia Torres, John Deere Engine Works
“The amount of depth across the topics was perfect. I didn’t come away as an expert in any one area, but I gained strong knowledge across the board.”
-Justin Callies, John Deere
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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