Professional Development Courses

Master the architecture and control strategies behind today’s advanced powertrain systems—from system-level design to component-level implementation. This course equips engineers and managers with the tools to understand, design, and develop modern control systems for electrified and conventional powertrains.

Gain a practical understanding of how AI and machine learning work—and how to apply them effectively in real-world business and engineering contexts. This course demystifies core concepts like supervised learning, model training, and data preparation so you can make informed decisions and lead AI-driven initiatives.

Understanding of Power System Protection is critical for those concerned with power system relays. In this course, learn various protection schemes commonly used in electric utilities along with real-world applications.

Work more efficiently and stay on top of the latest innovations by learning about the expanding industry of power electric drives. You'll learn the latest technologies through hands-on examples you can apply immediately on the job.

Explore the principles, design, and applications of permanent magnet (PM) AC machines and drives to optimize performance across various industries. Gain essential skills in PM machine control, self-sensing methods, and fault mitigation techniques to enhance reliability and efficiency.

EMI/EMC is a critical requirement for developing competitive products and systems. Gain essential knowledge on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to develop competitive products and systems. Understand coupling mechanisms, circuit board layout, emissions, susceptibility, bonding, grounding, and lightning with practical examples.

This course offers a comprehensive guide for implementing shielding in ways that are most effective to prevent different kinds of electromagnetic interference (EM).  It is designed for students involved in multiple areas of hardware design, including mechanical as well as electrical.  We will cover shielding for both high frequency electric fields as well as lower frequency magnetic fields.  Shielding implementation will be discussed at the board, enclosure, cabling, and integrated platform levels.  There is a lot of confusion a lot this particular topic, so lessons are reinforced with live hardware demonstrations that show these principles paying out on real hardware.  Students will have the opportunity to do shielding calculations and think deeply about the interactions being demonstrated on the bend.  This topic never fails to yield excellent interactive discussions.

Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.

As electric vehicles reshape the future of mobility, understanding rapidly evolving battery technology, a critical component of EV systems, is essential for engineers driving innovation. This course delivers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of battery systems—from chemistry and safety to modeling, management, and second-life applications.

Learn how battery management systems control, protect, and optimize battery packs through practical modeling of estimation and safety logic.