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Fundamental Electrical Concepts

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2 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify voltage sources.

  • Describe electrical charge and the behavior of positive and negative charges.

  • Define the three physical elements of an electrical circuit.

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June 2026

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This module introduces the foundational principles of electricity and wiring. It explores the history behind standard units of measurement, highlighting the contributions of pioneering scientists such as Volta, Ampere, and Ohm. Additionally, the module explains how these concepts relate to basic devices and the primary linear electronic components: resistors, inductors, and capacitors.

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2 videos1 assignment

This module introduces energy as a core concept in electrical fundamentals, defining it as the capacity to perform work. It explores the diverse forms energy can take and emphasizes that while energy cannot be destroyed, it is constantly being transformed.

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces the concept of electric charge as a primary building block of nature and electricity. It explores the roles of protons and electrons within an atom and how their interactions create electric field lines that govern attraction and repulsion. Additionally, the module defines the Coulomb as the standard unit of measurement for charge and explains how the energy carried by these charges can vary significantly depending on the voltage.

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces the concept of electric current, exploring its historical roots and the standard conventions used in electrical circuits. It explains how current flows from a source through a load. Additionally, the module highlights the two primary results of current flow: the generation of heat through resistance and the creation of magnetic fields through electromagnetism.

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces the fundamental concept of voltage, defining it as the electromotive force that drives electrical current through a circuit. It utilizes the analogy of water pressure and a dam to illustrate how potential energy is stored and then released as flow. Additionally, the module explores diverse sources of voltage, ranging from the chemical reactions in various battery types to the electromagnetic induction used in large-scale power generators and high-voltage transmission lines

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical power and energy, using practical examples like car batteries and household appliances to illustrate their application. It details the core equations used to calculate these values and explains the critical distinction between power as a rate and energy as an amount. Additionally, the module explores how these calculations relate to real-world scenarios, such as avoiding circuit overloads and understanding household utility billing.

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1 video1 assignment

This module explores the final core electrical concept: resistance, and its measurement in units called ohms. It details the historical discovery of Ohm's Law by Georg Simon Ohm, explaining how he used experimental measurements to prove that current flow is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces capacitance as one of the three elementary linear electronic components, explaining how it differs from a battery by storing energy as pure electric charges. It details the construction of a capacitor, the role of insulating dielectrics, and how charge builds up and is eventually released within a circuit.

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1 video1 assignment

This module introduces inductance as one of the three primary linear electronic components, explaining its relationship to electromagnetism and the historical scientists who discovered its properties. It details how coiling wire enhances magnetic fields and how iron cores further increase their strength for practical use. Additionally, the module explores real-world applications of inductance, demonstrating how it enables the operation of everything from simple switches and valves to complex motors and power transformers

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1 video1 assignment

This final knowledge check is designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson and assess your understanding. You’ll apply what you’ve learned through a series of multiple choice questions, helping ensure you’re confident and ready to move forward.

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