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.

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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.

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IC Engines

Build advanced knowledge in engine performance, design, and emissions through practical training and current industry techniques.

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Featured Courses

Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

Design and optimize hybrid and electrified powertrain control systems, from overall architecture to component-level integration.

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Controls for Aftertreatment Devices

Gain practical insight into aftertreatment control strategies, sensor integration, and calibration approaches to meet emissions requirements and improve system performance.

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Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Aging

Understand aging mechanisms in exhaust aftertreatment systems and apply strategies to predict performance degradation and maintain emissions compliance over time.

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Upcoming Vehicles & Powertrains Courses

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Certificates & Pathways

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

PDH, CEU, & Licensing

Most courses are eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDH) or Continuing Education Units (CEU) and are widely accepted for PE license renewals across the United States. Individual courses may have additional industry-specific or license-specific accreditation. Visit each course page for specific credit details.

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